Water tables falling and Flamingo's feeding on shrimps relates...

Water tables falling and Flamingo's feeding on shrimps relates to the Atacama. A different beast than the Maricunga. It's clear from that article that the relationship between the Chilean Govt and Albermarle has soured, a specific problem isolated between these two parties, and hardly representative of other nationals and their standing with the Govt. Perhaps they underestimated or disrespected the importance of open communications and respectful negotiations. Any government would be within its rights to play hard ball if they felt they were being undermined or ignored. You step into another's backyard and start crapping in it you'll get resistance pretty quickly. If anything, this could open the door for MSB/LPI if they play their cards right and play by the rules.