Costa Rica blocks Chinese firms from 5G bidding, citing 'high cybersecurity risk'

Economy 2023-09-27

Costa Rica blocks Chinese firms from 5G bidding, citing 'high cybersecurity risk'

There are growing concerns in Latin America that technology and equipment supplied by China could potentially be utilized for espionage or sabotage.

Daily challenge for Venezuelans: obtain water, power, cooking fuel

Economy 2023-09-04

Daily challenge for Venezuelans: obtain water, power, cooking fuel

The authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro has plunged Venezuela into a severe economic, political and humanitarian crisis.

Chinese investments in Brazil fell 78% in 2022

Economy 2023-08-30

Chinese investments in Brazil fell 78% in 2022

Chinese-financed projects in Brazil have been delayed by environmental licensing requirements and the slowdown in the Chinese economy.

Use of Chinese yuan 'not a long-term solution' for Bolivia

Economy 2023-08-22

Use of Chinese yuan 'not a long-term solution' for Bolivia

There is growing consensus among economists and analysts that a currency agreement between La Paz and Beijing will benefit only China.

China's restrictions on Brazilian meat exports took toll in first half of 2023

Economy 2023-07-20

China's restrictions on Brazilian meat exports took toll in first half of 2023

The surge in Chinese economic growth has triggered a concerning pattern of penalization of exports and a subsequent decline in industrial activity across various Latin American countries.

Chinese, Russian investments in Bolivian lithium plants raise alarm

Economy 2023-06-30

Chinese, Russian investments in Bolivian lithium plants raise alarm

The vast wealth of resources in Latin America has rendered the region vulnerable to malign powers that seek to exploit rather than invest in the continent's potential.