Other: On 17 March 2025, in Potosi (Potosi), the prosecutors office indicted the mayor of the municipality (Popular Civic Movement - Potosi) for sexual assault of a woman. The mayor is currently incarcerated in the Cantumarca prison facility.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

The mayor of Potosí, Bolivia was charged with sexual assault and is currently incarcerated as of March 17, 2025. While administrative gaps in the region are a concern, this is currently classified as a low-risk political issue.

Supply-chain impact

• Administrative instability in lithium production region: Potosí is a major mineral production area in Bolivia, and the mayoral vacancy could cause short-term delays in mining permits and infrastructure management due to local administrative gaps
• Regional logistics operations: Concerns over temporary gaps in administrative oversight of mineral transportation and logistics infrastructure management within the Potosí region
• Investment sentiment: Potential minor negative impact on international investor confidence regarding Bolivia's political stability

Watch points

• Monitor establishment of interim system for Potosí city government and timeline for resumption of normal operations
• Track potential delays in regional mining operations and permit approval processes
• Follow Bolivian government's response measures to local administrative gaps and successor selection process