China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

President Donald Trump has invited Latin American leaders to the Mar-a-Lago resort for the inaugural 'Shield of the Americas' summit, aiming to counter China's growing influence in the region. Experts suggest that offering tangible economic benefits to Latin America is crucial to curb China's expansion.

Honduran President Nasry Asfura, elected with President Trump's backing, has ordered a review of agreements with China. This move aligns with the Trump administration's campaign to reduce Chinese influence in Latin America, with expectations that Honduras may distance itself from China.

President Trump is urging Latin American leaders to reduce China's influence in the region. Despite China's significant investments and trade relationships, the U.S. seeks to reassert its dominance by offering alternative economic partnerships and support.

China has invested heavily in Latin America, becoming a dominant trading partner. In response, President Trump is seeking to counter China's influence by offering alternative economic opportunities and strengthening U.S. ties with the region.

The Trump administration has intensified efforts to counter China's growing influence in Latin America through aggressive diplomatic and economic measures, including imposing travel bans and supporting Panama's seizure of Chinese-controlled ports.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Latin American nations to adopt a more aggressive stance against drug cartels, warning that the U.S. under the Trump administration would act unilaterally if necessary.

President Donald Trump is set to meet with 12 Latin American leaders at the 'Shield of the Americas' summit near Miami, focusing on security and migration, amid growing concerns over China's influence in the region.

Honduras is reconsidering its diplomatic ties with China, potentially re-establishing relations with Taiwan, amid U.S. efforts to reduce Chinese influence in the region.

President Trump urged Latin American leaders to join the U.S. in using military force against drug cartels and transnational gangs, calling them a major security threat in the Western Hemisphere.