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Latin America’s China Dilemma: Lessons From Peru and Colombia’s Presidential Elections

Pro-American candidates are winning elections, but deep economic ties with China will continue to constrain any significant strategic realignment.

Latin America’s China Dilemma: Lessons From Peru and Colombia’s Presidential Elections

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