Carlos Delius
Carlos Delius is an analyst known for his expertise in Bolivia's lithium industry. He has critically assessed the repeated failures of lithium industrialization projects in Bolivia, attributing many setbacks to a lack of consultation with local communities, especially in Potosí. His insights highlight the importance of social license and local participation in the successful execution of resource extraction contracts.
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Carlos Delius pointed out the financial challenges in fuel importation.
Combustibles subvencionados presionan la economía: YPFB prevé descargas clave en septiembre
Bolivia· 2025-09-01
Carlos Delius described the state of the energy sector as a total destruction left by the MAS.
La era del MAS deja al negocio del gas en fase terminal por falta de inversiónBolivia· 2025-07-27
Carlos Delius highlighted the incapacity to establish a lithium business in Bolivia.
Los cuatro ejes para entender por qué Bolivia no avanza en el negocio del litioBolivia· 2025-07-04
Carlos Delius criticized the state management of lithium in Bolivia, calling it a failure.
Tratan el contrato del litio con empresa china en medio de tensión y violenciaBolivia· 2025-07-04
Carlos Delius, the former president of the Bolivian Chamber of Hydrocarbons and Energy, harshly criticized the size of YPFB's payroll.
YPFB triplica su gasto salarial en una década pese a caída de ingresosBolivia· 2025-04-22
Carlos Delius emphasized the lack of consultation with the local population as a major factor in the failure of these projects.
Cinco intentos en 50 años: Bolivia sigue sin industrializar su litioBolivia· 2025-02-17
