ARTURO MCFIELDS YESCAS: During the 10th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, organized by Colombia, Xi Jinping had hoped to deliver a virtual address to 33 heads of state from the Americas. But the event managed to attract only three Latin American presidents.

The Americas turn their backs on Xi Jinping. https://t.co/nBjEdPpgnV

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Just a few days ago, China suffered yet another major political defeat. During the tenth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, organized by Colombia, Xi Jinping had hoped to deliver a virtual address to 33 heads of state from the Americas. But the event managed to attract only three Latin American presidents. This was a significant embarrassment, given that this organization is China’s version of the U.S.-created Organization of American States. "China Is Losing Ports, Power, and Presence in Latin America," Arturo McFields, The Hill, March 25, 2026.