China, Peru
Cosco secures strong support in Lima for new South American milestone

China, South America
The CCP steps up its presence in South America ahead of Xi Jinping's expected trip to Peru

Beijing's ambassador to Lima, Song Yang, is using three diplomatic meetings in Peru to support the Chinese Communist Party in implementing Xi Jinping's plan for the region.

Brazil, China
China's CCCC consolidates its position in Brazil with massive new investment

By backing CCCC's expansion plans in Brazil, the Chinese Communist Party hopes to create new opportunities for Chinese companies throughout Latin America. It also wants to test a new entryist strategy for getting into hostile markets.

Argentina, China, United States
Washington launches political and security counter-offensive against Beijing in Argentina

To curb China's increasing influence in Argentina, the US has organised visits by delegations in the country, some of which have taken place secretly. After successfully freezing the Parana dredging project, Washington wants to block construction of a Chinese logistics centre.

The Intelligence Gazette
Rosfinmonitoring, DNI v Cosco, Russian base in Tajikistan

Appointments, reforms, and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Washington to Moscow via Duchanbe.

RussiaFinancial intelligence service teams with FSB on cryptocurrencies in Russia.

United StatesDNI to probe Chinese presence in South American ports

TajikistanRussian base renews engagement in Tajikistan