However, the miners' unions continue to fight joint venture agreements, stating that two joint ventures were formed before the decree permitting such ventures was legislated into law. This case will be decided by the Bolivian Supreme Court. Geographic Locations a. NO Only the obvious forces, governments, environmental groups, and miners, may be challenging current laws. Many of Bolivia's Indians are unaware of the environmental impact of mining.
Many peasants prefer foreign investment as it brings much needed employment.
The Bolivian government per presidential decree permits joint ventures. Relation of Measure to Environmental Impact a. YES GOLD a. Directly Related NO b. Chemicals used and leaching can harm water that might be underground.