Washington signals it wants China kept out of Brazil’s largest port auction
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A U.S. diplomat expressed Washington's preference for a Chinese company not to win the concession for a major container terminal in Santos, Brazil, Latin America's largest port, during a March 5th event. The U.S. consul-general in Sao Paulo cited strategic importance, particularly concerning organized crime, as a key reason for their concern. He suggested the facility should not fall into "unwanted hands," interpreted as a warning against Chinese involvement in the auction. The U.S. consulate later acknowledged concerns regarding Chinese participation related to sovereignty, security, competition, and strategic leverage, while denying direct pressure on the auction's outcome. No American company is expected to bid.
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