Donations from China to Latin American and the Caribbean

*Period: January 1 – September 30, 2020 Country China (USD) % USA (USD) % TOTAL Argentina $4.704.200 87,0% $700.000 13,0% $5.404.200 Bolivia $10.020 1,1% $900.000 98,9% $910.020 Brazil $3.582.420 13,4% $23.100.000 86,6% $26.682.420 Chile $9.205.782 99,8% $20.000 0,2% $9.225.782 Colombia $1.500.000 5,9% $23.800.000 94,1% $25.300.000 Costa Rica $112.840 11,1% $902.408 88,9% $1.015.248 Cuba $494.900 100,0% […]

Coronavirus and the Changing Face of Sino-Latin American Relations

From small nations such as Belize and Barbados to heavily populated countries like Mexico and Brazil, the Latin America-Caribbean region is one of infinite diversity. Similarly, the spectrum of productive capacity and levels of gross domestic product is as varied as its climate, flora, and fauna. If we are to develop a clearer understanding of the issues that impact the region as a whole, it is important to consider a variety of perspectives and opinions. To reflect this diversity, we interviewed six Latin American academics, asking them to consider the following question: how has COVID-19 affected the relationship between China and the countries that make up Latin America and the Caribbean?

A view from the North: interview with Dr. Evan Ellis

The growing tensions between the United States and China will undoubtedly have an impact on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). On the one hand, LAC represents an enormous opportunity for China on many fronts: new markets, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, diversification of energy sources, among many other areas of cooperation. On the other hand, LAC and the United States are united by cultural, economic, and political ties. All these factors will play a role in the triangular relationship between the countries of the region, China, and the United States. In that sense, it is important to understand how the United States views the dynamics of the Sino-Latin American relationship

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