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flag China is shifting from infrastructure to tech and defense in Latin America, boosting ties with Brazil and Mexico amid rising trade.

flag China is shifting its focus in Latin America from large infrastructure projects to strategic investments in high-tech industries and military diplomacy, as trade hit $518 billion in 2024. flag While Belt and Road Initiative investments have declined for three years, China is expanding in electric vehicles, telecommunications, and defense cooperation, offering surveillance systems, drones, and joint exercises. flag This pivot, driven by economic rebalancing and global shifts, strengthens ties with countries like Brazil and Mexico, raising concerns about U.S. influence and long-term dependencies.

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