Why Chile is the latest LATAM country to be caught in a U.S.-China power struggle

Core Viewpoint - Chile is caught in the U.S.-China power struggle, being the top foreign investor from Washington and the largest trading partner with Beijing [1] Group 1: U.S. Actions - The U.S. Secretary of State announced visa restrictions on three Chilean officials linked to a Chinese digital cable project, citing security threats [2] - The U.S. ambassador to Chile emphasized that it is Washington's sovereign right to act when regional security is perceived to be threatened [3] Group 2: Chile's Response - Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned the visa sanctions and denied any actions that threaten national or regional security [2] - The outgoing left-wing government of Chile confirmed that one of the sanctioned officials is the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz [2]