Colombia and China’s Failed Projects in Latin America

From the imperfect Coca Codo Sinclair dam in Ecuador to an interoceanic canal that never started in Nicaragua, Beijing has a nefarious record of cheating debt and catastrophic projects

The government confirmed that Colombia will sign its accession to the Silk Road last week. Photo: Pixabay An analysis by ANIF concludes that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean participating in the Silk Road initiative have not seen any further growth in their economy or exports, nor an improvement in the trade balance with China. Recommended: Federation of Coffee Growers talks about Colombia's accession to the Silk Road According t…

In recent weeks, China has been stepping up its activities in Latin America, signing new agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative and offering billions of dollars in investment. Will Beijing, by entering the traditional US “backyard,” provoke a strong response from Washington in the fight for influence in the region?