Could China use its growing infrastructure investments and contacts in Latin America and the Caribbean in the event of a conflict with the United States?
Beijing seeks to rapidly solidify its position in Latin America amidst spat with Washington
By Gabriel Alvarado /
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
An interview with Ambassador Tom Shannon, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
On the third episode of “Two gringos with questions,” your hosts talked to Ambassador Shannon on the importance of U.S. presence in the region and his secrets for surviving thousands of meetings and briefings.
China
You say intervention, we say harmony, let’s just call the whole thing realpolitik
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
By highlighting its supposed harmonious, win-win regional foreign policy, the conference revealed that China is bent on extending its influence and power in its neighborhood.
China
The evolution of Panama-PRC relations since recognition, and their strategic implications for the U.S. and the region
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
While the United States has a considerable stake in the outcome of China’s advancing position in Panama, it must manage the challenge with prudence and respect for Panama’s sovereignty.
Economics, Trade & Development
How the U.S. can better balance Chinese investment in infrastructure
By Max Nathanson / TheMaxNathanson /
The U.S. can both balance Chinese influence and help Latin American governments address environmental and social concerns by investing in the “soft” side of the infrastructure boom.
China
El Salvador recognizes the PRC: Confrontation on the FMLN’s way out the door
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
El Salvador’s change will likely contribute to the sense of urgency of the remaining states that recognize Taiwan to follow the Salvadoran example and close a deal with the PRC before the opportunities for negotiating compensation for doing so dry up.
News
Lies & Distortions: Reflections after two weeks monitoring Russian and Chinese reporting in the region
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
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Russian-owned outlets have been the chief offenders. The vast majority of misinformation is about Venezuela and U.S.-Latin America relations.
China
Chinese inroads in Panama: Transport hubs and BRI in the Americas
By Jorge Heine / jorgeheinel /
Ten of the eighteen nations that still have embassies in Taiwan are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does the flip to the PRC make economic and diplomatic sense? Who’s next?
China
Latin America and the emerging ideological struggle of the 21st Century
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Despite its claims to the contrary, in advancing its national interest China’s government is remaking the global world order, directly and indirectly. But can the U.S. defend that order?
Venezuela
Venezuela’s election, the day after: A handover of the nation’s oil riches to Russia and China?
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Even though the outcome is a near-foregone conclusion, decision makers and analysts in the United States and the region must prepare for possible significant shifts in Venezuela following the May 20th elections.
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