China’s Bolivia Footprint Shrinks as Projects Stall and Lithium Deals Await Ratification
The source depicts a sharp contraction in China’s on-the-ground presence in Bolivia by 2026, driven by stalled infrastructure projects, performance disputes, and Bolivia’s broader political-economic instability. While China retains influence through telecom buildout and consumer goods, strategic bets such as lithium remain constrained by legislative ratification and heightened scrutiny.