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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Economy 2025-01-03
Chinese consortium flouts terms, obligations in Bogotá Metro project
Local contractors working on the Bogotá Metro's first line went unpaid during the holiday season because of delayed payments from the Chinese consortium responsible for the project.
Economy 2024-12-17
Will China's dam project in Honduras be a boon or bane?
The details of the project awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) are murky, raising concerns about potential inflated costs, unfavorable terms and corruption.