Anchored in the heart of colonial San Salvador, a towering and expansive library was inaugurated this week by President Nayib Bukele, the latest sign of China s growing influence across Central America.
Anchored in the heart of colonial San Salvador, a towering and expansive library was inaugurated this week by President Nayib Bukele, the latest sign of China's growing influence across Central America."The new politics of the region has accelerated China's influence and put distance between the United States and Central America, from the leftist authoritarian Ortega regime to the right-wing authoritarian Bukele regime," Evan Ellis, a researcher at the US Army War College Strategic Studies Insti
China s strategic efforts have led to diplomatic relations with Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Central American nations, despite trade imbalances, represent a crucial market for Chinese tech exporters. As China invests in infrastructure projects, including stadiums and a 5G technology plan, concerns arise about potential "debt traps" and a shift in the region s geopolitical dynamics.