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US-China diplomatic dispute in Argentina

Overview

The diplomatic dispute between the United States, China, and Argentina regarding Chinese technology in the Vaca Muerta energy region has intensified. The conflict centers on the Neuquén-based electric cooperative CALF, which seeks to partner with Huawei for fiber optic and electrical infrastructure.

U.S. Ambassador Peter Lamelas escalated the tension during the AmCham Energy Forum, warning that Huawei’s presence in critical infrastructure could compromise national security and deter international investment. Lamelas asserted that China requires its companies to provide the state with access to data passing through their technology and AI networks. In response, the Chinese Embassy rejected these claims as ‘baseless slander’ and accused Washington of employing a ‘Cold War mentality’ to sow market fear, defending Huawei’s cybersecurity record and its commitment to ‘no backdoor’ agreements.

The dispute follows reports that U.S. officials warned CALF executives that maintaining ties with Huawei could result in the revocation of visas. CALF’s general secretary, Yenny Fonfach, characterized these actions as an ‘intrusion’ into the cooperative’s autonomy. Following a formal complaint filed by CALF with the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, cooperative representatives met with Ambassador Lamelas at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires to maintain institutional dialogue and seek clarification.

Entities

CALF · Huawei · United States Embassy in Argentina · Peter Lamelas · Vaca Muerta

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 6 SOURCES] US Ambassador Peter Lamelas stated that China requires its companies to provide the state access to data processed via their technology and AI networks. totalnewsagency.com · www.cronica.com.ar · www.adnsur.com.ar · www.politicargentina.com · sintinta.com.ar · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Chinese Embassy in Argentina described the US accusations against Huawei and the Chinese government as baseless slander. www.borderperiodismo.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.prensa-latina.cu
[● 2 SOURCES] Ambassador Lamelas warned that Chinese providers could deter the foreign investment needed to develop the Vaca Muerta shale formation. www.adnsur.com.ar · www.politicargentina.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Chinese Embassy accused Washington of acting with a Cold War mentality. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.prensa-latina.cu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Neuquén cooperative CALF met with the US Ambassador to maintain institutional dialogue following previous tensions regarding a Huawei deal. elnuevodiario.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] Huawei has committed to signing 'no backdoor' agreements and undergoing independent audits and verifications. www.borderperiodismo.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Vaca Muerta: US and China clash over Huawei technology use
US Ambassador Peter Lamelas warned that Chinese technology in Argentina's Vaca Muerta region poses security risks, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the Chinese Embassy labeling the claims as baseless slander.
2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
CALF cooperative denounces U.S. pressure over Huawei ties
An Argentine electricity cooperative, CALF, has denounced the U.S. Embassy for allegedly threatening to revoke executives' visas if they continue using technology from the Chinese company Huawei.
5 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
United States pressures Argentine cooperative over Huawei ties in Vaca Muerta
The U.S. Embassy in Argentina has reportedly pressured the CALF cooperative to abandon technology agreements with Huawei in the Vaca Muerta region, citing strategic and security concerns.
8 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
United States accused of pressuring Argentine firm over Huawei deal
The U.S. is accused of pressuring an Argentine cooperative to cancel a Huawei contract by threatening to revoke visas for its executives, sparking a diplomatic clash with China over sovereignty and security.

Sources

actualidad.rt.com · adnsur.com.ar · agendarweb.com.ar · alexion.com · argentina.indymedia.org · asiainfonews.com · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · batimes.com.ar · borderperiodismo.com · brasil247.com · cis.at · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · diariolonuestro.com.ar · diariosanrafael.com.ar · eenergetica.com.ar · eldia.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · elvocero.com.ar · energiaynegocios.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · esferacomunicacional.ar · estrategia.la · filo.news · fossil.fr · fralo.com.ar · glorioustrainwrecks.com · hoydia.com.ar · lu19.com.ar · multimediosprisma.com · nexofin.com · ninalemos.blogosfera.uol.com.br · noticiasargentinas.com.ar · perfil.com · politicargentina.com · prensa-latina.cu · rionegro.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · sintinta.com.ar · surenio.com.ar · totalnewsagency.com · trendhim.com · zetanoticias.com.ar

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