Bolivia’s Troubled Path With China
In May 2026, as Bolivia was paralyzed by protests seeking to topple the government of Rodrigo Paz, China’s ambassador to…
China’s Limited Advance in El Salvador
El Salvador has undergone an impressive, yet dystopian, transformation under President Nayib Bukele. Just a few years ago, the historical…
China’s Advance in Guatemala
During the first week of February 2026, I visited Guatemala City as a guest of the Guatemala-U.S. Chamber of Commerce.…
Honduras’ China Hangover
On November 30, Hondurans will vote to elect a new president, 128 National Assembly members, and approximately 300 mayors. Polls…
China’s 2025 White Paper on Latin America Sets the Stage for Renewed Competition With the US
On December 10, China released a new white paper on its relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean. The latest…
Peru’s ‘Active Neutrality’ Between China and the West
Peru, on the Pacific Coast of South America, has long been connected to Asia, with a substantial diaspora of Chinese…
China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica
In July 2025, the U.S. State Department cancelled the visa of Rodrigo Arias, the head of Costa Rica’s legislature. The…
Ecuador’s Incoming Government Faces Difficult Choices Regarding China
From April 22-25, I had the opportunity to travel to Quito, Ecuador, to address an international forum on China and…