Lender of Last Resort?: What Chinese Finance Means for Latin America

Despite slowing economic growth in China, the country’s banks remain a primary source of finance for certain Latin American nations. Multi-billion dollar loans, primarily for infrastructure, energy, and mining projects, are still being funneled to the region’s more fragile economies. With billions more promised by the end of the decade, what does Chinese finance mean for the region? Are Chinese loans facilitating critical infrastructure development? What will mounting debt to China mean for Venezuela and Ecuador? Join us for the release of our newest findings on Chinese finance in Latin America.