# US-China competition in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-competition-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-08-28T23:13:46.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 3. Latin America is experiencing a geopolitical shift characterized by intensifying competition between the United States and China. Regional security dynamics have been marked by new leadership in Colombia and Venezuela pursuing pragmatic cooperation with the United States, such as real-time intelligence sharing and extraditions to combat drug trafficking under the ‘Shield of the Americas’. This stands in contrast to Mexico, which faces increasing isolation due to its resistance to strategic cooperation with Washington. This competition has evolved into a specific diplomatic and technological dispute. The United States has warned regional partners that Chinese technology providers—including Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera, Dahua, and DJI—pose security risks such as espionage, cyberattacks, and network disruptions. In the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Embassy issued warnings regarding these companies, noting they are subject to Chinese laws, and urged partners to transition to trusted providers. In response, China has dismissed these claims as “technological intimidation,” “unilateral coercion,” and a “misrepresentation of reality,” with officials attributing the U.S. stance to a “Cold War mentality.” The tension is increasingly focused on strategic sectors. In Argentina, concerns have been raised regarding Chinese technology in the Vaca Muerta energy region. While the Dominican Republic has noted a significant reliance on Chinese telecommunications data, officials have maintained that procurement processes remain transparent and compatible with U.S. standards. ## Claims - The use of Chinese technology poses risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and network disruptions. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The US identified Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera, Dahua, and DJI as high-risk technology providers. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The US government claims Chinese technology from specific firms is subject to the interests of the Chinese government. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Chinese law requires technology providers to cooperate with Beijing's intelligence services. (corroborated by 15 sources) - China described US claims as technological intimidation and unilateral coercion. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The US has urged partners in the Americas to switch to reliable technology providers. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The Chinese Embassy in the Dominican Republic rejected US accusations against Chinese tech firms. (corroborated by 10 sources) - US Ambassador Peter Lamelas warned that Chinese technology in Vaca Muerta poses risks to energy security. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: U.S. and China clash over technology in Dominican Republic The U.S. and China are clashing in the Dominican Republic over the security of Chinese technology, with Washington warning of espionage risks from firms like Huawei and ZTE. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-and-china-clash-over-technology-in-dominican-republic ### 2026-08-22: US and China clash over technological influence in Latin America The US and China are clashing over technological influence in Latin America, specifically regarding security risks posed by Chinese firms like Huawei in the Dominican Republic and Argentina's energy sector. 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-ambassador-warns-of-chinese-technology-risks-in-vaca-muerta ### 2026-08-17: Latin America faces shifting security alliances and US-China competition Latin America faces a dual shift: increased regional security cooperation between Colombia, Venezuela, and the US, alongside intensifying geopolitical competition between Washington and China. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-america-faces-shifting-security-alliances-and-us-china-competition --- Cite as: US-China competition in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-competition-in-latin-america