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Why the Global South is embracing Chinese AI
The US champions AI as an autonomous agent, a content creator. China exports a vision of AI as a digital nervous system for the real economy.
10 Dec 2025 - 10:26AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person
10 Dec 2025 - 4:03PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach
9 Dec 2025 - 8:06PM
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China-Latin America relations
Colombia pushes for talks – to include China – over US military action in region
Petro steps up rhetoric as biggest US aircraft carrier backs an anti-drug operation near Venezuela; the latest strikes face legal questions.
18 Nov 2025 - 3:54AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Ecuador voters reject return of US bases, in blow to Trump ally Noboa
Vote effectively blocks the US from returning to an airbase that was once a hub for its anti-drug operations.
17 Nov 2025 - 4:28PM
Donald Trump
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods, in inflation U-turn
The move marks a sharp reversal from the US president, who has insisted that his import duties are not fuelling higher grocery prices.
15 Nov 2025 - 1:21PM
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United States
Bananas and beef: White House unveils Latin America trade deals
Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador have agreed to open their markets to US products in exchange for tariff relief on some items.
14 Nov 2025 - 7:38AM
Americas and the Caribbean
At least 31 dead in riot-hit Ecuador prison, many asphyxiated
The deadly day at Machala’s prison marked the latest spasm of prison unrest in the South American country.
10 Nov 2025 - 3:04PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Ecuador’s president says he was target of attempted poisoning
It is the second time that Daniel Noboa’s administration has alleged an attempt on the president’s life.
24 Oct 2025 - 2:16PM
Colombia
Trump threatens Colombia with tariffs and slashes aid, calls Petro a ‘drug leader’
Trump warned that the US would ‘close up’ Colombia’s drug operations, just as Petro condemned a US strike as ‘murder’.
20 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Survivors of US strike on ‘drug vessel’ to be sent back to Ecuador, Colombia
The pair were picked up by the US military after American forces attacked a submersible vessel in the Caribbean.
19 Oct 2025 - 9:00AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Ecuador president’s motorcade attacked by crowd throwing rocks, possible gunfire
At least five were arrested after President Noboa’s black SUV showed signs of suspected bullet damage.
8 Oct 2025 - 12:41PM
China-Latin America relations
China joining South American bloc boosts AI and EV industries: analysts
Observer status in the Andean Community is expected to help Beijing deepen ‘its strategic presence in the Global South’ amid Trump’s tariffs.
6 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
Xi-Trump phone call, Beijing’s military parade: 7 US-China relations reads
From businesses decimated by tariffs to global order fracturing, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2025.
2 Oct 2025 - 2:30AM
Americas and the Caribbean
14 killed as rival Ecuadoran inmates fight with guns, explosives
Police said the violence was the result of ‘fighting between gangs’ in a facility housing double the number of inmates it was designed for.
23 Sep 2025 - 9:35AM
SCMP Highlights
Chinese defence minister’s speech, US Fed cuts rates: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s job market woes to the US Fed cutting interest rates, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
18 Sep 2025 - 9:15PM
Belt and Road Initiative
Ex-Ecuador president calls bribery case over belt and road dam a ‘farce’
Lenin Moreno says corruption accusations are a vendetta orchestrated by former president and rival Rafael Correa.
18 Sep 2025 - 3:37AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
US says Venezuelan aircraft flew over navy vessel in international waters
Pentagon calls the incident ‘highly provocative’ and warns Venezuela not to interfere with US counter-narcotics operations.
5 Sep 2025 - 4:13PM
United States
Rubio pledges US aid for Ecuador, to ‘wage war’ on gangs in drug fight
The move, which includes US$20 million in security aid and drones, aims to bolster Ecuador’s fight against drug cartels.
5 Sep 2025 - 5:01PM
US-China relations
China warns US over military build-up as warships head towards Venezuela
Stance highlights Beijing’s alignment with Caracas as the Trump administration escalates its pressure campaign.
22 Aug 2025 - 1:52AM
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Crime
Ecuador extradites notorious drug lord ‘Fito’ to US
Gang leader Adolfo Macias escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and was recaptured late June.
21 Jul 2025 - 1:38PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Ecuador recaptures most-wanted gang leader ‘Fito’ in army operation
Notorious drug lord, whose 2024 escape triggered widespread violence, was apprehended after a months-long manhunt.
26 Jun 2025 - 1:29PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Violence-plagued Ecuador on alert over alleged assassination plot
The government accused ‘criminal structures’ working with political candidates of hatching the plot, but did not offer any specific names.
19 Apr 2025 - 9:24PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Ecuador’s president wins re-election as opponent demands recount
An unexpected victory for Daniel Noboa has prompted allegations of ‘grotesque electoral fraud’ from his leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez.
14 Apr 2025 - 1:34PM
Crime
Hitmen mow down cartel-busting colonel in violence-torn Ecuador
Colonel Porfirio Cedeno was shot multiple times in Guayaquil while travelling to a military ceremony, according to police.
15 Feb 2025 - 8:45AM
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Leftist surge pushes Ecuador presidential race toward run-off
Ecuador’s conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa led leftist Luisa González by less than 1 per cent in close race.
10 Feb 2025 - 10:09PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet model Jasmine Tookes’ handsome husband, Juan David Borrero
Victoria’s Secret alum Jasmine Tookes met her husband at work and married him in a Zuhair Murad gown in front of model pals Sara Sampaio, Shanina Shaik and Lais Ribeiro.
3 Jan 2025 - 5:00AM
US-China relations
Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing
Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.
31 Dec 2024 - 3:29AM
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