Francisco Urdinez
Associate Professor at the Political Science Institute of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and author of Economic Displacement, specializing in China’s economic and political influence in Latin America.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 36min
How China is Displacing U.S. Economic Power in Latin America
Francisco Urdinez, an expert on China–Latin America relations and assistant professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, discusses China's growing dominance in Latin America as the U.S. retreats. He describes how this shift creates new economic opportunities for the region while exploring China's strategic investments, such as the Chancay Port in Peru. Urdinez also highlights the impact of local actors in attracting Chinese capital and analyzes how public opinion and upcoming elections in Latin America shape views on China and the U.S.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 43min
China’s Growing Influence in Latin America
Francisco Urdinez, Associate Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and author on China-Latin America ties, breaks down Beijing’s bilateral strategy and why countries bargain differently. He explores China copying early U.S. corporate playbooks, growing regional backlash, concerns over space and security projects, and how Venezuela reshaped Chinese lending approaches.
