All articles tagged with #us interference
Latin America's military forces are significantly weaker than the US, with Brazil having the strongest regional military but still far behind US capabilities. Many countries rely on paramilitary groups for internal security, which operate outside formal military structures. Historically, US interference in Latin America has been extensive, involving military interventions and covert operations.
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election amid controversy, with allegations of vote fraud and US interference, leading to protests and rejection from opposition figures. The electoral council's decision was criticized, but Asfura has declared himself president-elect, with the US expressing support.
Argentinian presidential candidate Javier Milei won a surprising victory amid concerns over US influence and economic stability, with some voters supporting him due to his promises of macroeconomic reforms and fear of crisis, raising questions about Argentina's future independence and economic policies.
Denmark summoned the U.S. ambassador after reports suggested American nationals with ties to Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, amid tensions over U.S. interests in the Arctic territory. The U.S. and Danish officials emphasized strong relations and denied any official U.S. government involvement, while Denmark's security services acknowledged potential influence campaigns targeting Greenland.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have rejected US interference and pledged closer industrial cooperation between their countries, as they seek to strengthen their strategic partnership amid tensions with the United States. The two leaders emphasized the importance of deepening economic and trade ties, as well as coordinating their positions on global issues, during a virtual meeting. Their joint statement comes as both countries face increasing pressure from the US and its allies over issues such as human rights, cybersecurity, and territorial disputes.
China and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen ties and resolve differences, with a focus on cooperation despite attempts by some countries to sow discord. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang's visit to the Philippines showcased China's sincerity in dealing with disputes and highlighted the great importance it has attached to relations with the Philippines. The visit is a timely calibration of China-Philippines relations given recent noise, and the two sides have reaffirmed the consensus of not letting US interference disrupt their relations.