Published: Aug 28, 2025, 09:14 IST | Updated: Aug 28, 2025, 09:14 IST
Tensions flared as nine Panamanian lawmakers joined the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a move supported by the US ambassador and sharply condemned by Beijing. China accused Washington of bullying and manipulating Latin American politics to contain Chinese influence. The war of words escalates with accusations over debt diplomacy, cyberattacks, and sovereignty. What does this mean for US-China relations in Latin America?