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Bolivia shares the so-called lithium triangle with Argentina and Chile, holding some of the world’s most extensive lithium reserves—critical for modern batteries and renewable tech. However, despite abundant natural resources, Bolivia has struggled with legally complex and bureaucratic constraints preventing significant extraction.
The country’s resource-rich zones are primarily situated on indigenous lands, where two-thirds of the population resides. Unlike the United States, where Native American lands are federally controlled and easily accessible, Bolivia's indigenous territories involve local communities with substantial autonomy. This structure necessitates negotiations and consensus, complicating large-scale resource extraction projects.