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.

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.