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China expands Latin America ties, challenging US influence

China is leveraging its growing influence in Latin America to counter US interests, with Cuba being portrayed by the US as a security threat linked to China and Russia. Argentina's financial reliance on China has significantly diminished, placing it in a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China. Meanwhile, Panama is navigating US pressure while seeking to stabilize its relations with Beijing. AI

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China expands Latin America ties, challenging US influence

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