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Oct 9, 2019

Belt and Road in Latin America: Where does the future lie?

By Maria Borselli

With 19 signatories in Latin America, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has earned supporters and skeptics in the Western Hemisphere. How will BRI evolve in Latin America and how will it impact the US?

China Energy & Environment
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Issue Brief

Oct 8, 2019

Belt and Road in Latin America: A regional game changer?

By Pepe Zhang

A pragmatic, proactive, and forward-thinking approach is key to ensuring that a massive and evolving Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) provides concrete benefits to Latin America and the Caribbean. In particular, countries in the region—and the United States—should take stock of four emerging BRI trends to stay ahead of the game.

China Energy & Environment
Two men walking across a floodgate.

Issue Brief

Oct 8, 2019

Belt and Road in Latin America: A regional game changer?

By Pepe Zhang

A pragmatic, proactive, and forward-thinking approach is key to ensuring that a massive and evolving Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) provides concrete benefits to Latin America and the Caribbean. In particular, countries in the region—and the United States—should take stock of four emerging BRI trends to stay ahead of the game.

China Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Feb 14, 2019

President Iván Duque Márquez: Colombia’s domestic and regional opportunities and challenges

By Chloe Zoeller, Katherine Pereira & Camila Hernandez

On Thursday, February 14, His Excellency Iván Duque Márquez, president of the Republic of Colombia, discussed Colombia’s ambitious agenda for transitional justice, economic reform, and regional leadership. Duque, who was sworn in as president of Colombia in August 2018, was interviewed by CNBC Contributor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera. The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic […]

China Colombia

Event Recap

Dec 3, 2018

China- Latin America Trade at a Moment of Uncertainty: What Lies Ahead in 2019?

By Peter Ruvalcaba

On December 3, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center gathered distinguished experts to discuss the US-China trade-and-investment relationship. It was the purpose of this forum to rigorously analyze and at times debate the tenuous relationship between the world’s two largest economies and formally introduce the report China-Latin America Trade at a Moment […]

China Latin America

Report

Dec 3, 2018

Latin America-China trade and investment amid global tensions

By ANABEL GONZÁLEZ

In the context of high stakes global trade confrontations, there is a strong motivation for Latin America and China to explore fresh options to upgrade, diversify, and deepen their trade-and-investment relationship, not only to manage peril, but also to leverage new opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation.

China Latin America

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2018

Caught in the US-China trade crossfire, Latin America must walk a fine line

By Domingo Sadurní García

Even as some Latin American countries navigate potential upsides in shifting markets and global supply chains, questions loom regarding the future of its commercial relations with the United States.

China Latin America

Event Recap

May 11, 2018

Spiraling US-China trade tensions: What are the implications for Latin America and the world?

On Wednesday, May 9th, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, in partnership with HSBC, hosted an event titled “Spiraling US-China Trade Tensions and the Implications for Latin America and the World.”  The event featured a keynote conversation with former US Secretary of Defense William Cohen, moderated by […]

China Latin America

Article

May 9, 2018

Infographics on Latin America-China trade: An asymmetric tale

By Sean Miner

Over the past decade, Latin America has vastly expanded its exports to China, which are now approximately $100 billion annually. These exports are primarily focused on raw goods and unprocessed goods, mainly: soybeans, iron ore, crude oil, and copper.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2018

Pereira Joins The Point to Discuss US-Latin America-China Relations

By Katherine Pereira

Watch the full discussion here.

China Latin America
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