Brasilia/Lima: China has begun work on a massive project in Latin America that could permanently challenge United States dominance. Beijing is building its own ‘Panama Canal’ to move goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, bypassing the existing Panama Canal. The project aims to reshape global shipping routes and directly affect US influence in the region.

China’s plan focusses on Peru and Brazil. It links a mega-port in Peru with a bi-oceanic railway in Brazil to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Horizon Advisory, a US think tank, warns that in addition to expand trade, China is using this infrastructure to strengthen geopolitical influence in the Western Hemisphere. The choice of Brazil is notable, as US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump had strained relations wit

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