Category: News

News related to the Sino- Latin American and the Caribbean relationship.

Chinese multinational sues Colombia for lack of protection at gold mine

The Zijin Mining Group is taking Colombia to the ICSID for the lack of safety at the Buriticá mine.
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Chinese floating hospital operating unlawfully in Peruvian waters

Chinese flagged squid vessel operates illegally as a floating hospital in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, near the Peruvian sea limit.

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Peru seeks to implement Special Economic Zone in Chancay Megaport

Dina Boluarte’s government evaluates the possibility of declaring the mega port of Chancay as a Special Economic Zone, after her recent visit to China.
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Chinese company Ganfeng sues Mexico for revoking lithium concessions

Chinese company Ganfeng has filed a lawsuit against Mexico at ICSID, alleging the cancellation of concessions for the construction of a mega lithium mine in Sonora.
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Nicaragua agrees $282 million loan deals with China

Daniel Ortega authorized the signing of two loans with Chinese companies, totaling $282 million, for infrastructure projects and strengthening the national emergency system.
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Ecuador suspends visa exemption with China

A report by the Wilson Center indicates that there has been a significant change in the immigration routes of Chinese citizens to the United States, with an increase in those crossing the southern border and seeking political asylum
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Venezuela announces energy plan with China in midst of electoral campaign

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced a plan to generate 3,000 megawatts of solar energy in the Venezuelan Andes, in collaboration with China, India, and Turkey.
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Argentina renews US$5 billion currency swap with China

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic announced the renewal of the currency swap with the Central Bank of the People’s Republic of China for an amount of US $5 billion.
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China and the IMF Advance Negotiations on Argentina’s Debt

The IMF is hoping China will agree to reschedule payments on an $18 billion swap line granted to Argentina, which is crucial to maintaining IMF financial support.
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Sinovac to invest USD $100 Million in Brazil for vaccine production

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a $100 million investment by the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac, aimed at vaccine production and the development of cell therapies in Brazil.
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