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China expands Influence in South America, aided by South Americans
By Kate Sarmiento | Mar 27, 2025
China has dramatically increased its presence in South America, investing billions in infrastructure, energy, and trade partnerships. This has proved a boon to both South American trading partners of the Chinese, and to the local professional services businesses engaged to help Chinese investors put these deals together.
Salmon Wars: Chinese government flexing global muscle through fish
By Kate Sarmiento | Feb 20, 2025
After the Oslo-based Nobel Peace Prize Committee awarded its 2010 award to a Chinese dissident, the Chinese responded by shutting Norweigan salmon out of the Chinese market.
Argentinan legislator claims tobacco tax vote count was miscalculated
By Kate Sarmiento | May 11, 2024
A member of the Argentine National Congress says leaders of its lower chamber miscounted a vote on a measure to raise tobacco taxes in the country, certifiying it as having passed, when it actually didn't.