ASSESSMENTS

Bolivia: Morales' Latest Nationalization Target

May 19, 2008 | 20:53 GMT

JAVIER MAMANI/AFP/Getty Images

Summary

Bolivian President Evo Morales has threatened to nationalize his country's natural gas reserves if operating companies do not boost their investments. The move follows the pattern of Morales' policies, and could serve as a way of asserting greater control over the fracturing country, but he risks tanking the industry and creating a dispute with Brazil.

By nationalizing his country's natural gas reserves, Bolivian President Evo Morales might end up asserting more control over the country, but he risks destroying Bolivia's energy industry in the process....

Keep Reading

Register to read three free articles

Proceed to sign up

Register Now

Already have an account?

Sign In