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The friend also discusses U.S. interests in South America, particularly regarding resource-rich nations with abundant lithium reserves. Lithium has become a vital component in modern technology, especially batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The anecdote suggests that countries with significant lithium deposits are often embroiled in political instability or conflict. He mentions Mexico as another example, pointing to its ongoing strife and questioning whether resource extraction interests partially drive regional unrest.