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How China uses 'geostrategic corruption' to exert its influence in Latin America

  • Written by Eduardo Gamarra, Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University
How China uses 'geostrategic corruption' to exert its influence in Latin AmericaThe successful courting of Honduras is the latest example of China's influence in Latin America.Lintao Zhang/Pool/Getty Images

Corruption has long been a scourge in parts of Latin America.

Traditionally, it has funneled down domestic routes, with local politicians, business interests and drug lords benefiting from graft and dodgy dealings. Indeed,...

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