One of the poorest South American countries is hoping to raise its fortunes. With the world's largest lithium reserves, Bolivia aims to become a top producer of the precious metal, which is vital for the production of electric car batteries and other high-tech items. But the government wants to keep strict control over the production process and has turned down offers of partnerships from multinational companies. Our correspondent reports.
A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Aline Schmidt and Claire Pryde.
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