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What Washington May Misread in Brazil’s Election

President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have more in common than meets the eye on key issues, including trade with China and critical minerals.

The Asian giant is reshaping the global landscape with its trade preferences. Latin America and the world have a great deal at stake.

For the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.

Washington’s increasing focus on political alignment may be giving the region more reasons to keep China close.

Leveraging strategic resources, screening investments, and diversifying partners can strengthen Chile’s position.

A survey shows commercial dependence has not led to political alignment.

Strategic ambiguity no longer works in an era of geoeconomic pressure, two experts write.

With Beijing relevant as ever in Latin America, Washington is developing a renewed commitment to the region.

Beijing has become more focused on technology and military diplomacy as it recalibrates its posture in the region.

Beijing is finding success by offering security cooperation very different from that of the U.S.

The already important relationship is gaining momentum, as U.S. policies drive Brazil to seek closer collaboration with China.

The West is taking preemptive moves to contain the bloc as the Global South becomes increasingly assertive.

Ecuador’s president is pursuing a pragmatic strategy with Beijing without unduly alienating Washington, an expert writes.

What to expect from the summit in Brazil at a time of U.S.-China competition

Bogotá can take steps toward a more strategic foreign policy, writes a former Colombian minister of planning.