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Igor Patrick
Latin America Correspondent
Igor Patrick has worked in different media outlets in Latin America, mainly covering Brics and China. In addition to his bachelor's degree in journalism (PUC Minas), he holds two master's degrees from the Yenching Academy (Peking University) and Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University). Before joining the Post, he was a fellow at the Wilson Center, where he wrote the book "Hearts & Minds, Votes & Contracts: China's State Media in Latin America".
Igor Patrick has worked in different media outlets in Latin America, mainly covering Brics and China. In addition to his bachelor's degree in journalism (PUC Minas), he holds two master's degrees from the Yenching Academy (Peking University) and Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University). Before joining the Post, he was a fellow at the Wilson Center, where he wrote the book "Hearts & Minds, Votes & Contracts: China's State Media in Latin America".
Areas of Expertise:
China news, China media and propaganda, Latam-China relationsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
US President Donald Trump said Delcy Rodríguez could pay ‘a very big price’ if she defies Washington.
US President Donald Trump questioned Maria Corina Machado’s readiness as opposition leader, who earlier said her group is ready to take power.
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Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face charges in New York; US President Donald Trump says ‘much larger attack’ still possible.
Caracas says Washington’s move violates one-China principle and threatens regional stability as tensions over the island intensify.
Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry.
Venezuela turns to UN as Trump’s oil crackdown intensifies and Caracas advances a law targeting those in support of naval blockades.
Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power.
US envoy’s coastguard visit near Panama comes as Beijing presses for Cosco control and Washington pushes back.
The new plant would dwarf BYD’s current Brazil operation, lifting output from about 600 units over a decade to up to 7,000 a year.
Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China.
Beijing criticises the duties as damaging to its interests, as Mexico defends them as vital to support domestic producers.
At a Senate hearing, officials described Chinese money brokers as key to laundering cartel funds and fuelling the illicit fentanyl trade.
Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region.
Beijing’s outreach comes amid a US naval build-up and a rare phone call between Trump and Maduro.
Beijing condemns US pressure on Caracas but offers limited support, prioritising its economic interests and long-term gains.
China halted imports of soybeans from five Brazil-based exporters after pesticide-treated wheat was found mixed into cargo bound for Beijing.
Gabriel Galipolo confirms imports from China have grown while their prices have fallen, easing inflation in Brazil in the short term.
China’s ban follows detection of pesticide-treated wheat in soy cargo as Beijing ramps up US farm purchases after trade talks.
Chinese president urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty, warns against foreign interference as US ramps up regional military activity.
Macri argues Argentina’s farm and commodity sales rely on China even as current president Javier Milei pursues broader deal with Washington.
Clearance ends months of internal debate as both powers expand naval activity in South America.
Court voids dictatorship-era convictions of nine Chinese citizens, easing a long diplomatic strain and clearing the last surviving defendant.
Petro steps up rhetoric as biggest US aircraft carrier backs an anti-drug operation near Venezuela; the latest strikes face legal questions.
Mexico says a surge of underpriced Chinese rubber weakened its lone producer as shifting trade flows fuel new frictions with Beijing.
Beijing says wealthy countries should shoulder more responsibility as Lula prepares personal appeal to Xi at the G20 summit in South Africa.
New alliance, which also includes the EU and UK, was created to align standards globally and help countries trade carbon credits more easily.
Brazil’s finance chief urges patience, saying Beijing wants a role in designing the new fund before pledging money.
