Trump busca frenar influencia china en Latinoamérica

David Malpass questions the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) decision to hold its annual meeting in Beijing, highlighting concerns over China's growing influence in Latin America. The IDB has yet to respond, but a press person noted that the US had agreed to the Beijing meeting. China's economic presence in Latin America has significantly increased, becoming a major trading partner and investor. The US Treasury's actions are seen as symbolic, aiming to assert its influence and remind the region of its significant role as a trading partner and sponsor.

What was David Malpass's main concern regarding the IDB's annual meeting?

• The meeting's duration

• The meeting's location in Beijing

• The meeting's participants

• The meeting's agenda

What did the IDB's press person mention about the US's stance on the Beijing meeting?

• The US opposed the meeting

• The US was unaware of the meeting

• The US agreed to the meeting

• The US suggested a different location

How has China's role in Latin America changed over the past 15 years?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has become a major trading partner

• It has remained the same

• It has become a minor investor

What industries is China investing in within Latin America?

• Agriculture and fashion

• Tourism and education

• Telecommunications and metal production

• Healthcare and sports

What is the US Treasury's likely goal in addressing the IDB's actions?

• To increase China's influence

• To assert its own influence

• To reduce trade with Latin America

• To support China's investments