China’s 5 Latin America Trade Deals Offer ‘New Factor’, Undercut Us Influence

Leland Lazarus, a Former Us Consul General in Shenyang, China, and Now a China-Latin America Scholar at Florida International University, Said It Was “Disconcerting” to Admit That the United States Had Taken for Granted Its Historical Influence over the Region. the Focus on the So-Called War on Terror in the Early 2000S and the Recent Emphasis on Relations with Nations in Southeast Asia, He Said, Cost Washington “Power and Prestige”.

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Thiago Bessimo, Co-Founder of the Brazilian Think Tank Observa China, Pointed out That in the 20Th Century, Latin American Countries’ Trade Relations with the Soviet Union Were Almost Nil, and the Us Supported Coups to Prevent Communism in the Region. but the Importance of Trade with China Today, He Said, Meant That Forceful Diplomatic Reactions to a Military Deal Between Beijing and Havana Were Extremely Unlikely.

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The Document Said That Relations Between Latin America and Beijing Were Based on “Mutual Respect” and Had Not Been Affected by Conflicts of Interest, as China “Has Not Attacked or Illegally Occupied Any Latin American Territory, Has Not Imposed Unilateral Sanctions, Promoted Coups D’état or Established Military Dictatorships”. the Us, on the Other Hand, Was Described as an “Empire in a Structural Crisis” and a Country That “Practices Expansionism, Militarism, War … and Deepening Environmental Overexploitation” in Latin America.

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D’sola Also Said That Instead of Trying to Mobilise Regional Leaders Around the Potential Threat to These Countries’ Security Posed by the Chinese Presence, Washington Must Accept That “China Is Here to Stay, It Is Not Going Anywhere and Its Influence Will Grow Regardless of What the United States Does”.

Why Reports of Chinese Spy Base in Cuba Are Met with Shrugs in Latin America, Where Us Influence Is Waning

By David Miller

• Oct 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Why Reports of Chinese Spy Base in Cuba Are Met with Shrugs in Latin America, Where Us Influence Is Waning

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

In Many Latin American Countries, However, the Reports Did Not Even Appear in the Media. Except for Cuba, None of Them Released Statements Commenting on the News. the Ministries of Foreign Affairs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico – the Five Main Economies in the Region – Did Not Respond to Requests for Comment.

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

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