Latin American Prospects for BRICS

... largest lithium deposits, estimated at over 21 million tonnes. While the export of Bolivian hydrocarbons (mainly to neighboring Brazil and Argentina) remains a traditional revenue stream, the lithium industry is a relatively recent addition to the country’s ... ... not be easy for Havana to maintain the status quo and prevent the hegemon from increasing its pressure. Contradictions between Venezuela and Brazil One country that shares Cuba’s aspirations is Venezuela, which faces severe Western sanctions and a serious ...