US and 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.

From transatlantic alliances to the Western Hemisphere, Trump is forcing a rethink of conventional assumptions as great power competition heats up.

China’s combination of presence, influence, and compromising relationships within Panama’s elite gives it numerous opportunities to exploit. The solution is transparency and good governance.

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 upcoming moves against Panama may well end up increasing China’s influence in the country. 

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

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

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

The Essequibo dispute showcases the two sides of China’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Now Beijing is finding it hard to stay in the middle.

It was clear that the election of Javier Milei was the worst possible scenario for China, and the nightmare became a reality in the worst way.

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

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