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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

In the News

Sep 23, 2019

Pepe Zhang in Agencia EFE: “El BID celebrará el ‘dinamismo’ de Latinoamérica a sus 60 años”

On September 23, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in an Agencia EFE article, "El BID celebrará el 'dinamismo' de Latinoamérica a sus 60 años" ("The IDB will celebrate Latin America's 'dynamism' at its 60th anniversary").

Americas China

In the News

May 8, 2019

Pepe Zhang in Nature: “South America is embracing Beijing’s science silk road”

On May 8, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in a Nature article, "South America is embracing Beijing’s science silk road".

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 12, 2019

Pepe Zhang in BNAmericas: “China holds steady in face of LatAm upheaval”

On April 12, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in the BNAmericas article, "China holds steady in face of LatAm upheaval".

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 25, 2019

Pepe Zhang in Roll Call: “Caribbean Islands becoming hot spots for Chinese investment”

On March 25, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in a Roll Call article, "Caribbean Islands becoming hot spots for Chinese investment".

Americas Caribbean

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 […]

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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