The United States has accused China of operating three intelligence-gathering facilities in Cuba and significantly expanding its personnel on the island. Washington portrays Havana as a strategic platform for Beijing to monitor American military activity.
In related Latin America developments, Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast met with China’s ambassador to Santiago, Niu Qingbao, at the La Moneda Palace. This meeting, lasting over an hour, marked their first encounter since Kast took office in March 2026.
Additionally, Brazil surpassed Russia and Belgium in the first five months of 2026 to become the world's largest importer of Chinese cars, purchasing US$5.2 billion worth of vehicles as brands expedited shipments ahead of an impending tariff increase.
These events highlight ongoing shifts in diplomatic and trade relations between China, the United States, and Latin American countries.
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