China in Latin America

The administration’s approach to competition with China, and to global engagement more broadly, could unwittingly facilitate the extension of Beijing’s influence.

While Rubio’s anti-China rhetoric aligns with Washington’s broader geopolitical goals, the tools at his disposal are insufficient to match Beijing’s economic engagement.

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the U.S.

Brazil’s calculated approach to the Belt and Road Initiative reflects the unique nature of Latin American politics.

Under the current Ecuadorian government of Daniel Noboa, major infrastructure, financial, and security cooperation with China has been restrained, but political expediency may change that.

China’s advancement in the Central American region has largely been through Chinese companies – ones that are not usually considered among the main bearers of the CCP’s global influence.

China recognized the importance of Latin American countries in the space sector decades ago, while the U.S. is just beginning to look at them.

Chile is one of many Latin American countries where Chinese investment has quietly come to dominate key industries.

Since 2017, Central American countries have strengthened ties with China, based on promises of benefits. Instead, they face growing trade deficits and failed projects. 

The country has traditionally relied on the U.S. for economic and strategic support, but Beijing is rapidly making in-roads.

China’s unquestioning support of the Maduro government in Venezuela is out of step with its ambitions in the rest of Latin America.

While Beijing may not deliberately promote authoritarian regimes in Latin America, implicit risks to the dynamics of democracies arise out of engagement with China.

The rapid expansion of Beijing’s political and economic influence in countries switching relations from Taiwan to China suggest that a “flip” by Guatemala could be particularly impactful.

Amid tensions with Washington, President Luis Arce's government is leaning heavily on Beijing for trade, investment, and economic support.

China’s multipronged and innovative approach to engaging regional organizations in the Americas has permitted Beijing to expand its presence across the region.

An overview of the characteristics and trends in China’s security engagement in the region, and how it is evolving.

As China has increased its political and economic cooperation with Latin America, it has also expanded its space engagement with the region.

The efforts are obvious, but many of the videos fail to garner significant attention.

Among many important issues, the incoming Arévalo administration is weighing Guatemala’s historical diplomatic recognition of Taiwan with a desire to expand commercial relations with China.

As bilateral trade hits record-highs, the country may be looking to exercise leverage and improve its terms.

The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put Latin American countries in a challenging position, particularly as the region's economic dependence on China grows.

There are substantial commonalities in Beijing’s engagement between the two regions, but also differences that provide insights into how China-based entities make, and adapt, policies.

A bilateral currency swap line with China plays a crucial role in their bilateral relationship – and in Argentina’s economic stability. 

COSCO’s $3 billion port project in Chancay, Peru, looks to remake logistics in Latin America.