Bolivian Protests and Blockades Threaten President Rodrigo Paz’s Lithium Agenda

Bolivia’s new president, Rodrigo Paz, is already facing a serious test of his ability to govern, with weeks of protests and road blockades disrupting major cities and raising doubts about his economic agenda. Bloomberg reports that the unrest has emerged just six months into his presidency, complicating his efforts to attract investment, especially into Bolivia’s lithium sector, which he has presented as central to the country’s future.