The U.S. cautions Peru about the risk of losing control over its infrastructure due to Chinese investment, particularly regarding the Chancay port.
The United States has issued a stark warning to Peru regarding the potential loss of sovereignty amid China's expanding influence in the region. Central to this concern is the strategic $1.3 billion deep-water port in Chancay, located north of Lima. A recent ruling by a Peruvian court, which limited government regulatory oversight over the Chancay project, has raised alarms in Washington, prompting fears that Peru may struggle to maintain authority over a vital asset under the control of Chinese investors.
The U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs emphasized their concern through social media, stating that Peru's ability to oversee Chancay, a critical piece of its infrastructure, is at risk. Highlighting the implications of international investment, the bureau noted that the allure of
