FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Look north or east? Argentina’s tilt in a bipolar world remains unclear 10-12-2022 04:07 Beijing’s massive economic promise continues to stymie Washington’s attempts at democratic coalition in the Americas. by Sam Forster
BLOOMBERG – INTERVIEW Stephen Kaplan: China faces ‘creditor trap’ in lending to Latin America 07-03-2022 08:00 China will be more cautious about extending loans to Latin American countries after difficulties securing repayment suggest it has sometimes fallen into a “creditor trap,” according to economist Stephen Kaplan.
DIPLOMATIC SPAT US congressman: ‘Argentina has lashed itself to Chinese Communist Party’ 08-02-2022 22:48 US lawmaker Matt Gaetz says “Argentina has lashed itself to the Chinese Communist Party” in the wake of last week's Belt and Road initiative announcement.
nuclear deal Argentina signs agreement to build fourth nuclear power plant 04-02-2022 03:22 New nuclear power plant, Atucha III, requires an investment of more than US$8 billion and will create 7,000 new jobs, according to the government. Announcement made on eve of president’s visit to China.
CRIME & SECURITY Authorities break up ‘Chinese mafia’ gang in Buenos Aires 28-05-2021 02:28 Judge remands five defendants in custody; Gang accused of extortion and attacks on supermarkets in capital.