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Well the obvious answer to that one Aussie Joe is make sure you work away quietly and don't upset President Morales for as long as he is there.

A little Aussie cum Canadian mining company could still fly under the radar. Shell is a rather obvious target to hit out at and to indicate that you are pretty powerful as President.
Good for publicity to hit Shell and oil and gas are significant commodities on the world scene. Certain countries are very sensitive about any interference by Governments in the business affairs of big multinational companies. = U.S.

Gold and an Australian company do not represent the same impact for the President