现在还不是说“美国在拉美已失去活力”的时候

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes that China's engagement in Latin America is framed as a cooperative effort rather than a replacement of existing powers, particularly in the context of Colombia's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative [1][12] - The recent collaboration between China and Colombia reflects a broader trend of strengthening ties among global southern countries, occurring against a backdrop of the U.S. retreating from aggressive economic policies due to concerns over potential recession [2][22] - The article highlights the significant shift in the economic, political, and demographic weight of developing countries, which is expected to shape international relations in the coming years [3] Group 2 - The article discusses the U.S. strategy in Latin America under the Trump administration, which has been focused on undermining cooperation between Latin American countries and China [5][21] - It outlines two primary methods employed by the U.S.: exerting pressure and coercion on Latin American governments, and openly supporting far-right political movements to alter the political landscape in favor of conservative agendas [6][13] - Specific examples include U.S. pressure on Panama to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative and support for Costa Rica's criticism of Huawei's 5G network [10][11] Group 3 - The article notes that the U.S. has intensified sanctions against Cuba and Nicaragua, aiming to create a "sanitary cordon" around these countries while also applying pressure on Brazil regarding its potential involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative [11][12] - It highlights the strategic importance of Colombia as a long-time U.S. ally, which is now pursuing a different diplomatic path under President Gustavo Petro, aligning more closely with China [18][21] - The article also mentions the upcoming elections in Brazil, which are expected to be a significant battleground for U.S. influence, particularly with the potential re-election of President Lula [19][20] Group 4 - The article concludes that the U.S. strategy in Latin America, characterized by unilateralism and coercive measures, has led to increased distrust among key regional countries towards U.S. influence [21][22] - It emphasizes that the relationship between Latin America and China is becoming increasingly essential, as evidenced by the outcomes of the fourth China-Latin America and Caribbean Community (CELAC) forum [23] - The article argues that the failure of imperialism in Latin America will depend not only on international participation but also on the resilience of progressive forces and the public's ability to resist historical ties between elite groups and U.S. hawkish interests [23][24]