CHINA ’ S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

BlackRock and Consortium Acquire Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

BlackRock is acquiring a 90% interest in Panama Ports Co. from CK Hutchison Holdings, amidst U.S. concerns regarding Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. Senator Ted Cruz raised alarms about …

Business / economics

Brazil’s Cautious Engagement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

Brazil has decided not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative but is willing to explore potential synergies between its own infrastructure projects and the initiative’s investment frameworks. This decision …