Latin America in a changing geopolitical climate

June 2022

Despite being geographically remote from Latin America, both China and Russia continue to play important roles in the region, in Russia’s case by focusing diplomatic attention on several countries that have difficult relations with the United States, and in China’s case through deep economic engagement.

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