Russian diplomats refuse breathalyzer in Argentina, fueling diplomatic tensions

Diplomacy 2025-01-03

Russian diplomats refuse breathalyzer in Argentina, fueling diplomatic tensions

Neighbors of the Russian embassy in Buenos Aires regularly complain about its impact on the community.

Huawei spying allegations: Paraguay investigates targeting of Taiwanese ambassador

Diplomacy 2024-12-20

Huawei spying allegations: Paraguay investigates targeting of Taiwanese ambassador

Police chased away two men in a car who were aiming an electronic device at the Taiwanese ambassador's residence.

Mercosur's united front: A strategic response to China

Diplomacy 2024-12-12

Mercosur's united front: A strategic response to China

Brazil and Argentina recognize the peril of letting China negotiate with individual Latin American nations. They prefer collective talks with the Asian giant instead.

Chinese diplomat expelled from Paraguay after urging rejection of Taiwan

Diplomacy 2024-12-11

Chinese diplomat expelled from Paraguay after urging rejection of Taiwan

A senior Chinese envoy to Latin America harangued Paraguayan lawmakers to switch diplomatic ties rather than attending a UNESCO conference for which he was accredited.

Fall of al-Assad regime in Syria shows risks of relying on Moscow

Diplomacy 2024-12-11

Fall of al-Assad regime in Syria shows risks of relying on Moscow

Bogged down by its war of choice in Ukraine, Russia had to watch its main ally in the Middle East fall to rebels. Will Venezuela be next?

Cuban economic collapse forces China to rethink trade ties

Diplomacy 2024-10-29

Cuban economic collapse forces China to rethink trade ties

The relationship between Cuba and China has developed into pro forma declarations of solidarity, with little to show for them.

China's influence in Ecuador: boon or burden?

Diplomacy 2024-10-29

China's influence in Ecuador: boon or burden?

Ecuador generally views China and its robust economy favorably -- despite the corruption of Chinese companies, environmental concerns, questionable project quality and labor exploitation.

Upcoming conference in Argentina highlights concerns over China in Latin America

Diplomacy 2024-10-03

Upcoming conference in Argentina highlights concerns over China in Latin America

Beijing is moving from soft to coercive tactics in exerting its will over Latin America, say observers, and the upcoming defense conference in Mendoza will likely address such concerns.

Colombia protests to Russia and Venezuela over arrest of two citizens

Diplomacy 2024-09-04

Colombia protests to Russia and Venezuela over arrest of two citizens

The case of two Colombian veterans who disappeared in Venezuela and turned up more than a month later in Russia -- facing imprisonment for fighting for Ukraine -- has precipitated an uproar.

Paraguay and Taiwan forge stronger alliance, defying Chinese pressure

Diplomacy 2024-08-15

Paraguay and Taiwan forge stronger alliance, defying Chinese pressure

Paraguay is refusing to betray an ally for temporary economic incentives offered by China.