Chinese investment in Latin America

China-linked companied are quietly expanding their hold on mining concessions in the Central American state.

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.

Chinese investments in Latin America are shifting to focus on decarbonization and renewable energies, using technologies that are strategic for the future of the global economy. 

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.

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

The expanding presence of China-based companies in Latin America, and the security problems they have experienced there, creates an inherent demand for Chinese private security companies.

The distinct features of the current leftist politics in Latin America may shape relations with China differently than during the first Pink Tide in the early 2000s. 

The U.S. shouldn’t base its Latin America policy on trying to match China’s actions in the region.

15 years after Costa Rica became the first Central American state to switch recognition from Taiwan, has San Jose capitalized on the change?

China’s presence in the region is on another level from India’s, yet New Delhi remains an important partner for Latin America.

Insights from R. Evan Ellis.