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China’s BRI in Latin America: Case Study – Hydropower in Ecuador
China's Belt and Road Initiative

China’s BRI in Latin America: Case Study – Hydropower in Ecuador

In contrast to our findings of BRI hydroelectric power projects in Bolivia, in Ecuador, we observe fewer problematic environmental impacts in the majority of Chinese projects, with several accompanied by substantial local community development initiatives.

China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Hydropower in Bolivia
China's Belt and Road Initiative

China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Hydropower in Bolivia

In line with the push for environmentally friendly Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects and Bolivia's former President Evo Morales' "2025 Patriotic Agenda" to transform Bolivia into a regional energy hub, China has supported six hydropower energy projects in the country. The success of these projects vary, and are more dependent on domestic factors in Bolivia than the actions of China.