Bolivia prosecutor flags irregularities in $24M lithium contracting

Bolivia's prosecutor's office has identified anomalies in a Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) project contract worth over $24 million, including altered evaluation criteria and missing budget certification. The case has been referred to the Ministry of Public, signaling potential legal action. This adds to governance concerns in Bolivia's strategic lithium sector, which is critical for global battery supply chains.