ASSESSMENTS
Bolivia: An Unsettling Referendum
Jun 23, 2004 | 13:42 GMT
Summary
Bolivia is scheduled to hold a national referendum July 18 to decide the future of its natural gas reserves. At issue is whether the reserves will be developed for export by private foreign companies, or if Bolivia will start drifting politically toward renationalizing its oil and gas industries. Regardless of the outcome, the country will see increased social unrest and political turmoil in coming months.
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