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 corruption 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.

Choosing democracy over Chinese 'debt-trap' at Americas summit

Diplomacy 2023-11-06

Choosing democracy over Chinese 'debt-trap' at Americas summit

China has poured billions of dollars of investment into infrastructure in Latin America, but often through lending that nations must repay at unfavorable rates, leading many into financial ruin.

Russian diplomat suspected of assisting alleged spy flees Brazil

Diplomacy 2023-10-17

Russian diplomat suspected of assisting alleged spy flees Brazil

Individuals affiliated with a network that offered support to the suspected Russian spy in Brazil are now under investigation.