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Subject
Chinese investment in Bolivian energy.
Significance
The signing of a deal with China to develop the Rositas hydroelectricity facility in Santa Cruz forms part of a long-standing desire to diversify Bolivia's dependence on a handful of commodity exports. It also signals Bolivia's belated attempts to foster economic links with China in energy and other sectors.
Impacts
The fall in oil and gas prices has made more urgent the search for new sources of export income.
Northern Argentina is likely to be the most immediate target for electricity sales abroad.
Estimations of potential demand in Argentina and Brazil will be subject to macroeconomic vagaries in both countries.
Keywords:
Bolivia,
China,
LA/C,
Argentina,
Brazil,
Chile,
Peru,
economy,
industry,
international relations,
politics,
social,
construction,
electricity,
environment,
foreign investment,
government,
infrastructure,
investment,
policy,
renewable energy,
water,
human rights,
protest
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2016
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