*Experts agree that Russia seeks to have allied left-wing regimes in the region to achieve a better geopolitical position vis-à-vis the US. **Analysts question Russia’s credibility as a country without transparent democratic processes and with a leader accused of war […]
* Invitations to events in China are becoming frequent and uncontrolled, with expenses paid for politicians, journalists, and academics. ** Experts recommend addressing risks, demanding transparency, and maintaining a commitment to liberal democracy in the face of China’s authoritarian pursuits. […]
* Chinese companies have investment and operating agreements in at least 37 ports on the American continent. ** Experts warn that Chinese port companies could use this infrastructure for military purposes in a hypothetical conflict. *** Another risk is the […]
* Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and El Salvador are among the countries with the highest number of political prisoners. ** Around 65 countries report arbitrary detentions, mainly against human rights defenders, journalists, and opponents of the government. Expediente Público / Washington […]
* Experts address the risks of China’s presence in the region at the ‘South America in Competition’ conference. ** They assessed how the main U.S. adversary moves pieces to gain more geopolitical ground. Expediente Público / Washington Around 200 participants […]
* A document signed between the governments of El Salvador and China has planned since 2016 the intervention in the Gulf of Fonseca to transform it into an economic development zone. ** The memorandum of understanding, a copy of which […]