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Bolivia’s YPFB Defends Fuel Quality amid Market Reforms and Import Liberalization

Bolivia’s state oil company YPFB maintains that its fuel products meet international quality standards despite recent accusations, as the government advances reforms to ease fuel import restrictions to address supply shortages. Market dynamics are set to evolve with the end of YPFB’s monopoly on fuel commercialization, fostering competition and potentially impacting regional pricing and distribution […]

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Bolivia, Politics, Raw Materials

Bolivia Advances Lithium Sector Reform Amid Economic Crisis and Political Fragmentation

Bolivia under President Rodrigo Paz is pushing legislative reforms to clarify lithium sector regulations aimed at attracting transparent investment while safeguarding national interests. Concurrently, the government struggles with significant social unrest following fuel subsidy removals, facing political fragmentation ahead of regional elections and the need to revamp an underperforming lithium industry. President Rodrigo Paz criticized

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Bolivia, Infrastructure, Politics

Bolivia and Brazil Strengthen Strategic Bilateral Agenda with Focus on Energy, Security, and Infrastructure Cooperation

Bolivia and Brazil are accelerating cooperation across multiple strategic sectors including energy, security, and infrastructure as part of a renewed bilateral agenda. The tightening of ties under new and ongoing administrations in both countries signals expanded opportunities in cross-border integration and shared development projects, with implications for regional stability and economic growth. Brazil’s Foreign Minister

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Bolivia, Economy, Raw Materials

Bolivia’s Central Bank Warns of Risks from Gold-Dominated Reserves Amid Legacy of Forward Sales

Bolivia’s Central Bank highlights substantial financial risks tied to its heavy reliance on gold, representing 85% of its international reserves, while grappling with a $921 million commitment from prior government gold forward sales scheduled for 2026. The new administration aims to shift reserve management toward diversification and halt unsustainable practices of gold trading linked to

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Bolivia, Politics, Solar

Bolivian Electricity Sector Pushes for Reduced Gas Subsidies and Renewable Energy Incentives in New Electricity Law

The Bolivian electricity sector anticipates the imminent reduction of natural gas subsidies alongside the introduction of regulatory incentives for renewable energy within the drafted Electricity Law, expected by March 2026. Policymakers face a critical window to balance gas pricing reforms with urgent diversification needs as domestic gas supply tightens. The Bolivian Chamber of Electricity (CBE),

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Bolivia, Economy, Oil & Gas

Bolivia Authorizes Private Import and Commercialization of Fuels Amid Persistent Shortage

Bolivia’s government has widened private sector participation in fuel importation and sales to alleviate ongoing gasoline and diesel shortages, signaling a major shift from state-controlled distribution to a more competitive market dynamic. Key legal reforms and emergency declarations streamline authorization processes but raise concerns over regulatory oversight and future price volatility. The Bolivian government, under

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Bolivia, Economy, Oil & Gas

Bolivia Declares One-Year Energy and Social Emergency to Address Fuel Shortages and Inflation

Bolivia has declared a nationwide one-year emergency to tackle severe fuel shortages, soaring inflation, and a dollar scarcity impacting critical sectors. The government’s decree enables private actors to import and market petroleum products under exceptional terms, aiming to stabilize fuel supply and support economic recovery amid ongoing financial and logistical challenges. The Bolivian government, under

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Bolivia, Fuels, Politics

Bolivia’s Fuel Subsidy Removal Sparks Nationwide Protests Amid Political Turmoil and Anti-Corruption Drive

Bolivia’s government under President Rodrigo Paz faces sustained social unrest following the December 2025 decree eliminating a two-decade fuel subsidy, triggering sharp price increases and widespread opposition from historically allied labor unions. The administration’s efforts to reorient the economy and combat corruption are challenged by large-scale roadblocks and political fragmentation, with dialogue ongoing yet fragile,

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Bolivia, Economy, Infrastructure

BID President Ilan Goldfajn to Visit Bolivia in January for Strategic Meetings with Government and Private Sector

The Inter-American Development Bank (BID) confirms an official visit by its President Ilan Goldfajn to Bolivia on January 13-14, 2026, aiming to solidify financing support for strategic national projects. Engagements will focus on government collaboration and private sector investment to boost productivity, capital attraction, and export diversification under the administration of President Rodrigo Paz. Ilan

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