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Bolivia’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Natural Gas Reserves Run Dry

Years of underinvestment in Bolivia’s gas industry have left the South American country facing a severe fuel shortage, as energy prices rise ever higher owing to the ongoing war in Iran.

  • Bolivia faces severe energy crisis due to dwindling natural gas reserves.
  • Gas sector suffers from neglect, poor decisions, and Iran war impact.
  • IMF loan approved with austerity measures criticized for increasing living costs.

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