Economy 2024-11-13

Despite promises of 400,000 Chinese tourists a year after severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, barely 65,000 have visited the Dominican Republic in the past five years.

Economy 2024-10-23

China's economic crisis and real estate slowdown have led to overproduction of heavily subsidized steel that is then 'dumped' on the international market at prices below production costs.

Economy 2024-10-22

A failed induction cooker program contributes to the expanding list of unsuccessful agreements between China and Ecuador, further undermining the South American country's sovereignty.

Economy 2024-10-16

Temu is under fire over allegations of forced labor, use of non-recyclable materials, and supply chain and environmental abuses.

Economy 2024-09-30

The experiences of other Latin American countries that have signed FTAs with Beijing make clear that only winner exists: China. As negotiations progress, concerns in Honduras are intensifying.

Economy 2024-09-24

Cuba is facing its most severe economic crisis in 30 years, marked by soaring inflation. However, it's the widespread food shortages that are impacting Cubans the most.

Economy 2024-09-17

In 2023, Latin America imported a record 10 million tons of Chinese steel -- up 44% in a year. Two decades ago, the figure was just 85,000 tons.

Economy 2024-09-12

Subsidized Chinese steel regularly undersells domestic steel. Without decisive action by Latin American governments, this trend will continue to ravage local markets and steel industries, as seen in Chile.

Economy 2024-09-06

Peru is seeing scant discussion of the Chinese-built cranes at Chancay port, which investigations reveal are equipped with hidden communication systems that could enable espionage and disrupt supply chains.

Economy 2024-09-03

The Ortega regime has been notably lenient with Chinese mining firms, approving their permit applications in just three or four months, compared to the typical eight to twelve months for others.