Latin America
US: Open shipping for me but not for thee (looking at you China)
After Panama, Washington is pressuring Chile, and now especially Peru to reject a Beijing port — or else face consequences
April 28, 2026
After Panama, Washington is pressuring Chile, and now especially Peru to reject a Beijing port — or else face consequences
Now that things haven't gone quite as planned, watch Washington hawks dial it up more, this time against China
The right answers to the most anticipated debate questions Thursday night
The question is, will the US see this as a benefit or continue to play critic?
Lawmakers led by Chuck Schumer arrived for visits in China, Japan, and South Korea this week. Will they reduce tensions or turn them up a notch?
Officials argue that Washington has the authority to block enemy navies from an area 'nearly as large as the continental United States.'
