Bolivia candidate vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals
Thursday, 4 September 2025 () La Paz (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader. "We don't recognize (outgoing President Luis) Arce's contracts... Let's stop them, they won't be approved," the US-educated Quiroga, who has vowed a major shake-up in Bolivia's alliances if elect
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