Summary

Chile is caught in a U.S.-China power struggle over a subsea cable project with Chinese firms. The U.S. imposed visa restrictions on three Chilean officials, citing security concerns, while Chile’s outgoing government condemned the sanctions. This incident highlights the intensifying U.S.-China competition in Latin America and the challenges faced by Chile’s incoming right-wing government in balancing its relationships with both superpowers.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/25/chile-china-trump-rubio-visa-sanctions-us-latam.html