China's influence grows in Central America
The United States has long exerted influence over Central America. Now, China wants in — and the region's countries are welcoming.
Headlines From The Times · Kate Linthicum, Carol Wise, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, Angel Carreras, Mario Diaz, Kinsee Morlan, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton
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Show Notes
There’s been a new Cold War brewing for years now between the United States and China. And a big battleground on that front is Central America.
Today, we look into how China’s billions of dollars and influence in Central America could strengthen a new generation of regimes hostile to the U.S.
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