Bolivia targets 20x cotton output by 2036 to revive textile sector

Bolivia plans to expand cotton cultivation from 5,000 hectares in 2026 to 100,000 by 2036, aiming to revive its textile industry. The strategy includes opening markets in Peru and Paraguay and adopting biotechnology, but faces challenges in recovering industrial capacity and securing buyers. This marks a significant long-term economic shift for Bolivia, though execution risks remain high.

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