Influence peddling probe in Chile focuses on Chinese businessman

Economy 2025-03-25

Influence peddling probe in Chile focuses on Chinese businessman

The investigation revealed his role as a liaison between Chilean and Chinese officials, prompting an inquiry into high-ranking figures and a prosecutor's order for a list of Chinese suppliers who have contracts with the Santiago municipality.

Sinopetrol's failed oil deal prompts Ecuador to seek new offers

Economy 2025-03-20

Sinopetrol's failed oil deal prompts Ecuador to seek new offers

The contract, originally set for signing in early April, required Sinopetrol to make a $1.5 billion advance payment. The consortium missed the deadline and lost the concession.

Analysts liken Arce's fuel shortage response to 'pandemic measures'

Economy 2025-03-19

Analysts liken Arce's fuel shortage response to 'pandemic measures'

The Bolivian president admitted the government's inability to meet fuel demand and announced 10 measures to tackle the shortage. However, none of them addresses the root of the problem, leaders of various sectors argue.

Brazil rejects being 'backyard' for Chinese surplus production

Economy 2025-03-18

Brazil rejects being 'backyard' for Chinese surplus production

Chinese electric cars are flooding the Brazilian market and threatening the viability of domestic carmarkers.

Worker's death in Uruguay exposes controversial Chinese labor practices

Economy 2025-03-17

Worker's death in Uruguay exposes controversial Chinese labor practices

The Labor Ministry found 500 unpaid Chinese workers and shut down three facilities housing 80 Chinese and Ecuadorian workers in overcrowded, unsafe conditions. The workers worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Chinalco Suriname project sparks fears of deepening debt trap

Economy 2025-03-13

Chinalco Suriname project sparks fears of deepening debt trap

The state-owned Chinese company project raises serious concerns, particularly Suriname’s mounting debt to China, alongside its impact on Indigenous communities and the environment.

Delays by Chinese subway-building consortium devastate Bogota businesses

Economy 2025-03-05

Delays by Chinese subway-building consortium devastate Bogota businesses

For over three years, street closures and blockades have paralyzed one of Bogota's busiest areas. Meanwhile, subcontractors for the Chinese consortium seek payment of overdue debts.

Dozens of infraction reports uncover unprecedented labor violations at Brazilian factory

Economy 2025-02-27

Dozens of infraction reports uncover unprecedented labor violations at Brazilian factory

Chinese firm BYD is at the center of ongoing Investigators into slavery-like conditions -- workers sleeping without mattresses, food scattered on the floor, and only one bathroom available for all.

Chile's mining industry on edge as China seeks copper dominance

Economy 2025-02-21

Chile's mining industry on edge as China seeks copper dominance

Chilean mining markets are on alert due to China's trade tactics, especially after the devastating impact of 2024 steel dumping that led to the closure of the Huachipato mill.

Corruption, chaos hang over approval of Chinese lithium deal in Bolivia

Economy 2025-02-20

Corruption, chaos hang over approval of Chinese lithium deal in Bolivia

Allegations have surfaced that legislators from both the opposition and the ruling party accepted bribes to support a contract with the Chinese consortium CBC.