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 in Beijing?

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

What are some of the industries in which China is investing in Latin America?

What might be the implications if the IDB were to comply with David Malpass's requests?

What is the significance of the IDB's relationship with the United States according to the text?