International relations
Brazil joins Chile in first optic cable linking South America and Asia
Argentina has already joined effort, others expected to follow
Politics
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
COVID vaccines
Taiwan helps sole South American ally Paraguay buy COVID vaccines
Despite its own slow start to inoculation, Taipei steps in as Asuncion in unrest
International relations
Taiwan blames Chinese 'bullying' for Guyana revoking rep office
South American nation nixes done deal after China criticizes 'mistake'
International relations
Taiwan opens office in Guyana to resist China influence
Beijing calls on South American nation to 'correct mistake'
Coronavirus
Brazil scrambles for India-made COVID vaccines to jumpstart shots
Latin America's largest nation behind in race to inoculate against virus
Opinion
Asia's wise heads are wrong to dismiss Biden's big idea
President-elect's democracy push is worth considering
Opinion
Asia's monarchies are no longer earning their keep
Hereditary rule undermines humanity's relentless quest for equality
International relations
China injects vaccine diplomacy into Latin America
Beijing expands influence amid region's limited drugmaking capabilities
Interview
New Inter-American bank chief eyes fresh funds for Latin America
IDB's first US leader concerned by China's clout in pandemic-hit neighbors
