Browsing: Strategic Influence

Colombia is deepening technological cooperation with China, particularly in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, which security analysts warn could have significant long-term implications for the country’s national security and digital sovereignty. Globally, governments have raised concerns about the role of Chinese companies in critical infrastructure. Telecommunications networks, cloud platforms, and data systems are not only commercial technologies but also strategic assets…

In less than two decades, the new nature of Chinese investment in Brazil has undergone a profound transformation. Moving beyond the footprints of state-owned giants, a new wave of smaller Chinese companies is quietly advancing across the country. This trend represents a strategic shift toward lower-value, more diversified investments across a wide array of sectors, according to data released in…

The recent joint scientific expedition between China and Chile in the Atacama Trench has ignited a rigorous international debate. The participation of the oceanographic research vessel Tan Suo Yi Hao, a platform outfitted with state-of-the-art deep-sea technology, has drawn intense scrutiny toward the possible strategic implications of the mission, particularly regarding the dual use nature of the data being harvested.…

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has transcended mere environmental concerns to become a structural challenge that directly threatens the maritime security and national sovereignty of South American nations. The relentless expansion of the Chinese distant-water fishing fleet across the Pacific and South Atlantic has forced coastal states to step up their surveillance and response capabilities. This defense posture is…

China has modified its approach in Latin America, adopting a less visible but more structural strategy of influence. This new direction focuses on specific investments in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and technology. This change not only redefines traditional methods of external influence but also raises profound questions about state autonomy and national security across the region. Although the…

In southern Venezuela, strategic minerals known as “black sands”— including coltan, niobium, and tin — are being plundered to feed supply chains destined for China. This process is orchestrated through a sophisticated scheme of illicit extraction and cross-border laundering that effectively weaponizes Venezuela’s resource wealth for China’s strategic gain. According to an investigation by digital media outlet Armando.info, these minerals…