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'No rice, no sugar, no eggs': Bolivians despair as economy tanks

Politics 2025-06-20

'No rice, no sugar, no eggs': Bolivians despair as economy tanks

Social unrest is shaking Bolivia's political foundations, and could spell the end of nearly 20 years of leftist rule in the upcoming August elections, as calls for change grow louder across the country.

Chinese solar panels under scrutiny amid fears of hidden communication systems

Energy 2025-06-18

Chinese solar panels under scrutiny amid fears of hidden communication systems

Chinese-made solar inverters installed across Latin America could open the door to remote sabotage or surveillance in the region's expanding renewable energy networks.

Women spearhead resistance to Chinese mining in Peru and Ecuador

Human Rights 2025-06-17

Women spearhead resistance to Chinese mining in Peru and Ecuador

They are challenging a 'patriarchal-neocolonial model' of resource exploitation that marginalizes their voices.

Brazil's space alliance with China prompts sovereignty, social impact worries

Science Technology 2025-06-13

Brazil's space alliance with China prompts sovereignty, social impact worries

Brazil and China are expanding their space partnership, but behind the smiles lie secrecy, unequal tech roles and growing doubts about sovereignty. Who really holds control?

Chinese e-commerce platforms squeeze Latin America's textile industry

Economy 2025-06-12

Chinese e-commerce platforms squeeze Latin America's textile industry

Shein and Temu win over consumers with low prices but wreak havoc on local economies.

Chile battles to save beloved hake

Environment 2025-06-11

Chile battles to save beloved hake

Poaching and years of regulations favoring industrial trawlers are driving the population of 'merluza' to near-collapse in Chilean waters.

Latin America must regulate Chinese investments more aggressively: analysts

Economy 2025-06-10

Latin America must regulate Chinese investments more aggressively: analysts

As Chinese investments surge across Latin America, analysts question their long-term benefits and the secrecy that China insists on.

New pier in La Libertad: A tourism boost overshadowed by secrecy

Society 2025-06-09

New pier in La Libertad: A tourism boost overshadowed by secrecy

The structure in El Salvador, funded by China, promised progress, but locals say it brought exclusion, secrecy and lost livelihoods instead.

'No water, no future': Indigenous Bolivians halt lithium deals with Russia and China

Environment 2025-06-06

'No water, no future': Indigenous Bolivians halt lithium deals with Russia and China

From protesting secret drilling near sacred springs to waging legal battles for survival, locals are demanding no lithium without consultation.

Hyper-realistic dolls disturb, obsess Brazilians

Society 2025-06-05

Hyper-realistic dolls disturb, obsess Brazilians

Some collectors treat lifelike dolls as real babies, skipping work to care for them. Their attachment can become a disorder.

China's C919 plane hits turbulence in Brazil

Economy 2025-06-04

China's C919 plane hits turbulence in Brazil

The Chinese C919 jet's heavy reliance on US and European technology, engines, avionics and critical software exposes its manufacturer's limited global reach and fragile supply chain.

Ortega's China ties push Nicaragua further into debt

Economy 2025-06-03

Ortega's China ties push Nicaragua further into debt

Daniel Ortega's regime is betting big on China, but new loans could push Nicaragua's debt to $1.19 billion and subject Nicaraguans to Chinese-designed internet monitoring.

'A nation of copiers': China leverages Russian military tech to plan for Taiwan conflict

Security 2025-06-02

'A nation of copiers': China leverages Russian military tech to plan for Taiwan conflict

The Chinese are buying, dissecting and turning Russian military gear into Chinese knockoffs.