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.

Colombian consumers slam low-quality products from online Chinese retailers

Economy 2025-02-18

Colombian consumers slam low-quality products from online Chinese retailers

Chinese products are entering Colombia through online platforms without paying taxes, tariffs or other regulatory charges, say merchants.

Cheap Chinese steel cripples Colombian industry, endangers future Bogota subway

Economy 2025-02-10

Cheap Chinese steel cripples Colombian industry, endangers future Bogota subway

The Chinese are using shoddy steel, which could endanger passengers and workers in the Bogota subway, analysts warn.

Chinese imports face scrutiny in Peru amid dumping investigations

Economy 2025-01-31

Chinese imports face scrutiny in Peru amid dumping investigations

Importers of Chinese steel products have bypassed Peru's anti-dumping sanctions by rerouting shipments through Indonesia and Thailand, a tactic that has serious economic consequences.

Chilean cherries face a bitter Chinese Lunar New Year: low demand and falling prices

Economy 2025-01-29

Chilean cherries face a bitter Chinese Lunar New Year: low demand and falling prices

The crisis highlights the dangers of relying heavily on the Chinese market and underscores the urgent need to diversify Chilean exports' destinations.

Surveillance, complaints and controversy follow BYD labor scandal in Brazil

Economy 2025-01-28

Surveillance, complaints and controversy follow BYD labor scandal in Brazil

Intensified security moves by the Chinese maker of electric vehicles at its Bahia plant have ignited controversy over employee working conditions in Brazil.

Nicaragua's growing partnership with China marked by trade deficits

Economy 2025-01-27

Nicaragua's growing partnership with China marked by trade deficits

Economists are in agreement that Beijing is reaping all the benefits in the 'free trade' agreement with Nicaragua.

China investigates Mercosur meat imports, creating uncertainty for trade

Economy 2025-01-14

China investigates Mercosur meat imports, creating uncertainty for trade

Fears of potential Chinese beef-importing restrictions persist in Mercosur member states Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

Threat of 'debt trap' looms as Colombia courts China's Belt and Road Initiative

Economy 2025-01-09

Threat of 'debt trap' looms as Colombia courts China's Belt and Road Initiative

Venezuela under Chavismo and Ecuador during Rafael Correa's presidency ended up with crippling debts to China. Now Colombia could make the same mistake.