US and China in Latin America

The U.S. and China might be competing, but Latin American countries see advantages in cooperating with both.

Chile’s project promoting digital connectivity to Asia has implications for the China-U.S. competition.

It's not that China understands Latin America better than the U.S. Rather, China has a pragmatic approach that fits the profile of Latin American governments and leaders.

Beijing’s vaccines are just one aspect of its increased presence in the region. It’s time for Washington to start paying attention.

A more expansive Chinese foreign policy after 2021 will have political and economic implications for its Western Hemispheric partners.

As a theater for great power confrontation, Latin American states can leverage influence and shape relations with both powers.

U.S. and Chinese attempts to shape Latin American governments’ lending options raise issues of sovereignty and choice.

Amid U.S. retrenchment, China rises as an alternative for South America – even amid the pandemic.

China has been able to weather the fall of friendly leftist governments in the region -- at least so far.

Chinese investments and technology are proving a powerful lure for Latin American countries.

The U.S. recalls diplomats in three nations that recently switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.