Colombia Joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative

On 14th May 2025, Colombia formally signed on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a major pivot in Latin America’s foreign relations amid rising U.S.-China tensions.

Key Highlights

  • Colombia becomes the latest Latin American country to join China’s global infrastructure drive.
  • Agreement signed during China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, a summit to boost Global South cooperation.
  • BRI membership opens doors to investments, tech collaboration, and sustainable development.

Background

  • Latin America has become a geopolitical battleground between the U.S. and China.
  • China is already the largest trading partner of Brazil, Peru, Chile, and others.
  • Two-thirds of Latin American countries have signed on to ....
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