Sino-Latin American relations Archives

Sino-Latin American relations

Piñera, PROSUR and autocratic China

Gabriel Salvia | April 29, 2019

A month after promoting the establishment of PROSUR, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera contradicted the central principles of the new regional bloc ...
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In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer | April 1, 2019

The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American ...
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China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago

Evan Ellis | March 26, 2019

China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay ...
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AMLO’s cautious foreign policy

Greg Weeks | February 15, 2019

AMLO’s foreign policy is far from the populist, anti-American rhetoric of his campaign and much of his political life. Nevertheless, his make-no-waves ...
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Beijing seeks to rapidly solidify its position in Latin America amidst spat with Washington

Gabriel Alvarado | February 11, 2019

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?
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Beginning the endgame in Venezuela

Evan Ellis | January 30, 2019

U.S. decision makers must not let frustration or enthusiasm distract them from the importance of the Venezuelan people and the constitution. Any role for ...
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2019: Trends, risks and hard questions in Latin America

Evan Ellis | January 8, 2019

Unresolved challenges of organized crime, weak governance and extra-hemispheric actors threaten instability and to erode U.S. influence. It’s time for ...
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While in Argentina for the G20, Trump should spare some attention for South America

Nicolás Albertoni & Luis Schenoni | November 30, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 meetings in Buenos Aires. This will be his first visit to Latin America. Despite a series of crises of ...
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Corruption, intrigue and hope in the Land of Soy: The Mario Abdo Benitez government in Paraguay, and the extra-hemispheric actors wooing him

Evan Ellis | November 14, 2018

Washington needs to be patient with the Abdo Benitez government, recognizing the delicate political space in which he is operating, yet engaging to help ...
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You say intervention, we say harmony, let’s just call the whole thing realpolitik

Christopher Sabatini | November 2, 2018

By highlighting its supposed harmonious, win-win regional foreign policy, the conference revealed that China is bent on extending its influence and power ...
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