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This Senate resolution expresses concern about China's growing economic, security, and diplomatic influence in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past decade. The resolution highlights that China has become the largest trade partner for South America, increased military training and arms sales throughout the region, invested over $120 billion since 2005, and expanded its presence through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the establishment of Confucius Institutes. The resolution also notes China's use of media partnerships and journalist exchanges to shape public perception in the region. Rather than authorize specific funding or programs, the resolution calls on the Trump administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Chinese influence by increasing U.S. investment in infrastructure through existing programs like the Millennium Challenge Corporation, expanding training and exchange programs for regional personnel, and encouraging Latin American countries to establish investment review mechanisms. This is a nonbinding congressional statement intended to signal priorities rather than create new law or appropriations.

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