How Latin America Should Handle the Lithium Boom

Global EV industry grows, batteries need lithium. Latin America has 60%, faces wealth challenges due to corruption.

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Latin America's lithium focus on upstream risks missing value, must invest downstream for fuller market benefits.

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Lithium progress varies: Chile leads, Argentina speeds up, Mexico catches up, Bolivia faces political challenges.

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Latin America's lithium potential boosted by proximity to US, aligning with "friend-shoring" in supply chains.

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US's Inflation Reduction Act aims for 40% emission cut by 2030, focusing on EV investment to combat CO2.

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US seeks EVs beyond China. Western Hemisphere needs lithium growth and US investment in production.

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Chile's US FTA attracts investment for EV minerals, Argentina seeks green cooperation despite strained ties.

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Bolivia, Mexico aim to develop production, attract investments for untapped lithium resources.

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