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POLITICS2d agoLula’s Election Win in Brazil Is a Relief for ChinaLula’s victory secures the most important destination for Chinese foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere and ends a winning streak for Trump-supported candidates.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoLula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoyBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s regional push. “I do think the re-election of President Lula marks a major turning point in Latin America and in US-Latin American relations, while also having a broader significance for the Global South,” said Jorge Heine, who served as Chile’s ambassador to China from 2014 to 2017 and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoWin for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverageBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election preserves Beijing’s most critical foothold in Latin America, while positioning Brasilia to leverage the US-China rivalry over its vast rare earth reserves without picking sides. Lula, 80, secured an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday after winning 51.8 per cent of the run-off vote to defeat right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro and Trump ally has, however, refused to concede. Beijing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22Juvenal Infante will be the new ambassador to China for AbelardoHa sido director del Programa de Misiones a China de la Sergio Arboleda. Llega al cargo justo cuando Colombia buscaría salir de la Ruta de la Seda. The post Juvenal Infante será el nuevo embajador en China de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 19Panama Geopolitics : US , China and the Canal in 2026The article analyzes the geopolitical landscape of Panama in 2026, focusing on the influence of the US and China regarding the Panama Canal. This highlights future international power dynamics and strategic infrastructure.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 8Flavio Bolsonaro says he would work with China and US as Brazil’s presidentFlavio Bolsonaro said he would work with the US and China if he becomes Brazil’s president, after a surprise election performance left him poised to join a wave of conservative leaders pushing Latin America closer to Washington. “I’m not going to pick sides,” Bolsonaro said at an event in Brasilia on Thursday. “My side will be the Brazilian people, whether we’re dealing with China, Israel, the Middle East, Argentina or India. It doesn’t matter. That’s how I’m going to govern.” Bolsonaro finished...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over LulaBrazil is set for a presidential run-off after right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprise first-round victory, threatening Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s grip on power in South America’s largest economy. Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, took 47 per cent of the ballots in Sunday’s election, beating out Lula on 45 per cent. Brazilians will vote again on October 25 as neither candidate got the 50 per cent share needed to claim outright victory. US-China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: PollAnnual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSOct 1China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat, new UN chief: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political change in Havana. Read...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Brazil’s Lula backs China peace push at UN, tells US his nation is ‘no one’s backyard’Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva renewed his backing on Tuesday for a peace initiative he launched with China to end the war in Ukraine, using his opening speech at the UN General Assembly to take thinly veiled aim at the United States over tariffs, military pressure and access to critical minerals. Speaking in New York just days before Brazilians vote in a tight presidential race, Lula described the war between Russia and Ukraine as a five-year humanitarian drama that “continues to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 20Video captures assassination of journalist and candidate ‘China Polo’ in Peru: two Venezuelans capturedEl Tiempo
POLITICSSep 11Peruvian Keiko Fujimori says she will not enter into US and China dispute, nods to BeijingThe Peruvian leader reaffirms the country's neutrality in the conflict between powers, after the visit of a high-ranking US official. Peru seeks to strengthen commercial ties with China and other countries, while establishing strategic alliances with the US to combat crime.Clarín
POLITICSSep 10China rebuts top US diplomat Marco Rubio over ‘Communist Party-backed projects’ in PeruUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Peru on Thursday on countering Beijing’s growing footprint around the strategic Chancay megaport, drawing a sharp response from China’s embassy in Lima, which defended its investments and took aim at Washington’s strict visa rules. Rubio met President Keiko Fujimori at the Government Palace, where she confirmed Peru would join the Shield of the Americas, a US-led coalition against organised crime. The Peruvian capital was the last stop of a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 9The Shield of the Americas and Trump's challenge to China mark Rubio's visit to PeruPerú se suma al Escudo de las Américas, alineándose con EE.UU. en su lucha contra el crimen, mientras enfrenta tensiones por la influencia china. La visita de Marco Rubio busca reforzar la cooperación militar y tecnológica con Perú, marcando un giro estratégico bajo el liderazgo de Keiko Fujimori.Clarín
POLITICSSep 9Peronism seeks to maintain its ties with China through a former ambassadorSe trata de Sabino Vaca Narvaja, quien disertó esta semana en la potencia asiáticaClarín
POLITICSSep 8Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: why China can wait and watchWhen US President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had secured majority control over some 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, the North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it “the biggest oil deal in history”. The White House fact sheet provided the details: NABEP’s 100-year concessions on 17 oilfields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, a 35 per cent Pentagon stake, a 20 per cent State Department offtake at cost with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals dealUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Trump Venezuela Push Opens New Front With China – Sri Lanka GuardianA US initiative regarding Venezuela is reported to be creating new diplomatic tensions with China. This indicates an expansion of geopolitical competition between the US and China in the context of Latin American politics.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSSep 4US control over Venezuelan oil threatens billions of dollars owed to ChinaAfter the agreement with Caracas to control 65 billion barrels of crude oil, Donald Trump seeks to sideline China and Russia from business with Caracas. Chinese creditors could be the hardest hit by the new situation.Clarín
POLITICSSep 2Latin America China Dilemma : Lessons From Peru and Colombia Presidential Elections – The DiplomatLatin American nations face a dilemma regarding their relationship with China, with lessons drawn from recent presidential elections in Peru and Colombia. This suggests a complex and evolving geopolitical dynamic in the region.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSSep 2US secures direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields to counter China and Russia , impacting global energy dynamicsThe US has reportedly acquired a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a move intended to counter the influence of China and Russia and with implications for global energy markets.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSSep 1China demands its interests in Venezuela be protected after oil agreement with the USChina exige proteger sus intereses en Venezuela tras informes de un acuerdo petrolero que podría afectar a empresas como Sinopec y CNPC.El pacto entre EE.UU. y Venezuela otorga a Washington control sobre reservas clave, en un contexto de relaciones renovadas tras años de tensión.Clarín