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The cry “Cambio! Cambio! Cambio!” rings out along Calle Florida, the bustling commercial artery of Buenos Aires. Dozens of unofficial money changers—many of them migrants from Chile, Venezuela, and Bolivia—line the street, calling out to passersby. They offer mercado azul, or the “blue market” exchange rates, trading ...
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China–Latin America Dialogue Collides With U.S. Trade Offensive
The upcoming 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China–CELAC Forum (CELAC is the Spanish acronym for Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) will take place in Beijing later this month against the backdrop of growing strategic rivalry—some would say open confrontation—between the United States and China. In ...
China–Latin America Dialogue Collides With U.S. Trade Offensive
The upcoming 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China–CELAC Forum (CELAC is the Spanish acronym for Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) will take place in Beijing later this month against the backdrop of growing strategic rivalry—some would say open confrontation—between the United States and China. In ...
Argentina Extends China Debt Deal Despite U.S. Pressure
Argentina extended a multi-billion-dollar currency swap agreement with China Thursday, despite fierce opposition to the deal in Washington. The cash-strapped South American nation extended the $5 billion accord with Beijing for one more year, securing much-needed foreign reserves. ...
China Launches Investigation Into Beef Imports
China's commerce ministry launched an investigation into imported beef on Friday at the request of representatives from its struggling domestic industry. The local price of beef in China has trended downwards in recent years, with analysts blaming oversupply and a lack ...
Back to the Future: Milei’s U-turn on China
By Bruno Binetti Argentine President Javier Milei has had a change of heart regarding China. Although he was highly critical of Beijing during the electoral campaign — famously declaring he would refuse all ties with "Communists" and backing out of joining ...
Beyond the Belt and Road? What’s next for the EU in Latin America
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Chinese-Language Media Abuzz Over Rumors Huawei is Now China’s Largest Beef Importer Thanks to Argentina
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Wang Yi Wraps Diplomatic Blitz With South American Foreign Ministers
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