Latin America urged to navigate US-China rivalry independently

A panel led by Michelle Bachelet has advised Latin American nations to avoid aligning strictly with either the United States or China. The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) suggests the region can diversify trade and investment with China while maintaining security ties with the U.S. The panel emphasizes that Latin America should develop its own geopolitical vision, leveraging its critical mineral resources amidst global power competition. AI

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• China
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• Latin America
• Michelle Bachelet
• Santiago
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
• United States
• Washington

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