Economy 2024-04-09

If the pattern of delays in providing studies and designs continues, the Chinese consortium could require an extra four years to submit all required designs for the Bogotá subway.

Economy 2023-11-16

Since the start of a construction project led by Chinese state-owned company Cosco in 2016, a Peruvian town has been shaken by explosions, collapsing land and a lack of accountability.

Economy 2023-11-15

Latin America's pursuit of Chinese food markets spurs land overexploitation, deepens social and environmental crises, worsens hunger.

Economy 2023-11-01

Fueled by Chinese demand, Brazil is set to dominate soy production, but the government must address the powerful agribusiness lobby if it hopes to curb Amazon deforestation by 2030.

Economy 2023-10-13

Adulterated Chinese honey imperils Latin America's beekeeping markets and the livelihood of countless beekeepers and farmers.

Economy 2023-10-03

China's involvement in Ecuador has been riddled with controversy, encompassing troubled infrastructure projects and loans that have pushed Quito to the brink of financial collapse.

Economy 2023-09-27

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

Economy 2023-09-04

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

Economy 2023-08-30

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

Economy 2023-08-22

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