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What’s Behind China’s Growing Push into Central America?

Growing tensions with Washington, and the post-COVID landscape, seem to provide an open door for Beijing.

Russia and China have stepped up their influence in Latin America, complicating President Biden’s hopes of hemispheric dialogue.

Warmer relations between AMLO and Beijing could create a security conundrum for the U.S.

The government has to choose between U.S. and China for its 5G network — while battling deep political, health and economic crises.

A case study in how the pandemic is shaping Beijing’s influence in the region.

Beijing may not ride to the region’s rescue this time for several reasons, says China expert Margaret Myers.

China helped spare the region from the worst of the 2008-09 financial crisis. But recently, its lending to Latin America has been in decline.

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The world’s fifth-most populous country is one of the main prizes in a global encounter between Beijing and Washington.

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Geopolitical competition with the U.S. has led Chinese investors and Latin American partners to try to engage in a variety of ways.

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Xi Jinping’s visit to Brasília caps a highly successful effort of damage control.

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Despite some short-term benefits, trade deviation to the region shouldn’t be expected to last.

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Automation is coming to the Americas – sooner than we think.

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Brazil’s “adult in the room” wants to undo the president’s damage. But his mission could backfire spectacularly.

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Technology is feeding China’s growing middle class’ taste for Latin flavors.

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Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign. But his tone has changed now that he’s in office. Deep business ties help explain why.