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El Salvador, Ecuador Leverage Ties with Trump as China Plans China-CELAC, BRICS Summits to Expand Influence

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Published May 3, 2025, 06:43 PM

Several Latin American leaders, including those from El Salvador and Ecuador, are leveraging their close ties with U.S. President Donald Trump to attract more investment, gain access to senior U.S. officials, and secure support for contentious domestic policies. Meanwhile, China is preparing a series of high-profile multilateral engagements with Latin American countries over the coming months, aiming to exploit regional dissatisfaction with Trump's administration.

These engagements include participation in forums such as the China-CELAC and BRICS summits, reflecting Beijing's strategic effort to expand its influence in South America. The Trump administration is concurrently focused on curbing Chinese influence in the region, highlighting the growing geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China for influence in Latin America.

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The next few months will bring a series of high-profile multilateral engagements between China and Latin American countries, as Beijing seeks to capitalize on discontent with Trump. https://t.co/2meRrrWkMi

Robert Evan Ellis

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Proud to share my new work on upcoming PRC multilateral engagement with Latin America at the China-CELAC and BRICS summits, just published by The Diplomat: https://t.co/Phd85jNZVE

John Ivison

@IvisonJ

My latest: Trump Aims to Curb Chinese Influence in South America - Centre for International Governance Innovation https://t.co/kMRDEGrseR

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