Economy 2025-06-04

The Chinese C919 jet's heavy reliance on US and European technology, engines, avionics and critical software exposes its manufacturer's limited global reach and fragile supply chain.

Economy 2025-06-03

Daniel Ortega's regime is betting big on China, but new loans could push Nicaragua's debt to $1.19 billion and subject Nicaraguans to Chinese-designed internet monitoring.

Economy 2025-05-29

A top Chinese delegation visited Argentina, aiming to tighten Beijing's grip on key sectors and fueling fears over growing influence and loss of sovereignty.

Economy 2025-05-27

The Chinese mining firm's takeover is sparking legal battles and local resistance over environmental damage, displacement and threats to Indigenous and artisanal communities in a historically violent region.

Economy 2025-05-08

A secretive trade deal with China, if enacted, could open El Salvador to a wave of low-cost, poor-quality imports, threatening local industries and jobs, economists warn.

Economy 2025-04-24

As construction advances on the National Stadium in San Salvador, critics say El Salvador's deals with China are shrouded in secrecy and shut out local workers.

Economy 2025-04-03

Flagship exports like shrimp and bananas have faced setbacks due to phytosanitary restrictions, weak Chinese demand and persistently low prices.

Economy 2025-03-25

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.

Economy 2025-03-20

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.

Economy 2025-03-19

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.