Strategic Overview: China’s Expanding Footprint in Latin America

This strategic report by Dr. Evan Ellis explores China’s expanding influence in Latin America across digital, energy, logistics, and political sectors. It highlights key infrastructure projects, geopolitical risks, and economic impacts, offering essential insights for business and security professionals navigating the region’s evolving relationship with the PRC.
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As geopolitical dynamics shift globally, the growing presence of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Latin America and the Caribbean has become a subject of strategic concern and opportunity. In his comprehensive report, “PRC Engagement in Latin America”, Dr. R. Evan Ellis—Latin America Research Professor at the U.S. Army War College—offers a detailed analysis of China’s evolving role in the region.

This document is designed for business and security professionals seeking to understand the scope and implications of Chinese engagement across key sectors, including:

  • Digital technologies and telecommunications
  • Renewable energy and electric vehicles
  • Strategic minerals and agriculture
  • Logistics, ports, and space infrastructure

The report also explores the political and security dimensions of China’s involvement, highlighting both the opportunities and risks for Latin American nations and their partners.

R. Evan Ellis

R. Evan Ellis

Profesor-investigador sobre América Latina en el Colegio de Guerra del Ejército de Estados Unidos, centrado en el involucramiento de China y la seguridad regional. Varias notas incluyen además una ficha biográfica como imagen interna.

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