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How Mexico and Bolivia are promoting lithium sovereignty
As Amlo nationalises his country’s lithium reserves, he is also looking to strengthen links with Bolivia and others in order to boost regional self-determination, writes DAVID RABY
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THE decision by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, ratified by the Mexican Congress in April, to nationalise lithium is a major step forward in the country’s economic sovereignty.
Together with his restoration of control over oil and gas by Pemex and his electric reform to ensure national control of that sector, it ensures a significant degree of political and economic independence at a crucial moment of global instability.
Mexico has no illusions of going it alone and since Amlo’s term began in December 2018 has sought Latin American co-ordination and integration.
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