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It has expanded its ties across South East Asia, Latin America and Africa – and a Belt and Road trade and infrastructure initiative shored up ties with the so-called Global South.

In my time I'd spent, oh seven or so years, you know, mycologizing, both in the US, but also taking every opportunity I had to return to Latin America.

He theorises that Trump could also try to pressure Latin America to reduce China's footprint in the region in return for favourable treatment.

The expansion of trade with South East Asia, Latin America and Africa comes as China tries to wean itself off the US.

His position has led some observers to suggest that Francis was sympathetic towards Catholic liberation theology, which emerged in Latin America and calls for liberating the poor from political and economic oppression.