Regional officials, diplomats and analysts warned of China’s growing influence in Latin America and urged Paraguay to safeguard its democratic sovereignty as it considers potential economic agreements with Beijing.
Since 2020, China has become South America’s top trading partner, actively promoting investment and cooperation agreements that expand its influence in the region. This comes as policies by the Trump administration — such as tariff hikes, mass deportations and threats to reclaim control of the Panama Canal — have compromised the United States’ historic dominance in Latin America.
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