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US and China in Latin America
Honduras’ China Switch and the Aftershocks
By Wang Linbin
Honduras has officially terminated diplomatic relations with Taipei and embraced Beijing instead. Given China’s positioning in Latin America, this is not an isolated event.
China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama
By R. Evan Ellis
Since establishing ties in 2017, China has invested significant effort in Panama and made important, if uneven, progress in building influence.
How Taiwan Become a Key Issue in Paraguay’s Presidential Election
By Julieta Heduvan and Juan Manuel Harán
With economic pressure building for a change, Paraguay’s presidential race could determine the future of Taiwan’s presence in South America.
China Admits There’s a 2nd Chinese Balloon Over Latin America
By Shannon Tiezzi
Like the balloon spotted over the United States, the Pentagon claimed the object was used for surveillance; Beijing says it was blown off course while conducting civilian research.
Taiwan’s Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Ryan C. Berg and Wazim Mowla
Eight of Taiwan’s 14 diplomatic allies are in the Western hemisphere. How can Taipei – and Washington – keep these partners on side?
Taiwan Fights for Its Diplomatic Survival in Latin America
By Patricio Giusto and Juan Manuel Harán
How long will the region’s smaller, cash-strapped countries be able to remain aligned with Taipei?
Latin America’s Choice and the Cross-strait Diplomatic Battle
By Wang Linbin and Lee Jonghyuk
Latin America and the Caribbean is home to eight of Taiwan's 14 remaining diplomatic allies. As China's influence in the region expands, can Taiwan keep its partners?
China in Latin America: The Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from R. Evan Ellis.
China’s New Year Ambitions for Latin America and the Caribbean
By R. Evan Ellis and Leland Lazarus
Amid the economic and public health challenges of COVID-19, Beijing has steadily deepened its engagement with the region.
Can the G-7’s B3W Initiative Compete With China in Latin America?
By Sergio Skobalski
The U.S. and China might be competing, but Latin American countries see advantages in cooperating with both.
China and the ‘Asia-South America Digital Door’
By Lauren Ashmore
Chile’s project promoting digital connectivity to Asia has implications for the China-U.S. competition.
The US Still Doesn’t Understand China’s Strategy in Latin America
By Thiago de Aragao
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.