INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Luis Arce is accelerating a major chemical project in Bolivia with assistance from Argentine experts, including Federico Svarc.The
project costs around $489 million
Over 5,000 jobs will be created.The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) gives advice for the project
Svarc visited Bolivia and shared insights
He thinks both nations will gain from this work.Argentina Helps Bolivia Build Key Chemical Plants
For example, it will help agriculture and medicine.The plant will be in Kulla, Uyuni, and will aid about 1,900 production units
Each plant will have different production goals
They also aim to lessen harm to nature.Insight from ArgentinaThe two nations will share knowledge until December 2024
Mutual visits and courses are part of the plan
He wishes this type of initiative had begun years ago.Bolivia Chemical Plants BackgroundArgentina and Bolivia share a long history
They are both members of Mercosur, a trade bloc.Trade and cooperation are nothing new for them
In the past, they have focused on gas and agriculture
Now they are entering the chemical sector.The lithium in Bolivia is a big deal
