South American gas giant in turmoil

 Bolivia’s turmoil is leading neighboring countries to reexamine their energy dependence on this landlocked Andean nation.

With an estimated 53 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Bolivia holds the continent’s second-largest gas reserves after Venezuela. Moreover, Bolivia’s location among the surging economies of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile means the country is well positioned to be the fuel supply for the region’s engine of growth. But complicated internal politics may push development of those resources far into the future.