SCMP Roundup: Latin America Relations in June 2026
In June 2026, the South China Morning Post highlighted seven significant stories regarding Latin American relations. Notable mentions include Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressing gratitude to China for resolving the foot-and-mouth disease issue in Brazil's beef industry, while also criticizing US President Donald Trump for imposing new tariffs, stating, "I will sell to someone else." Following a devastating earthquake in late June that resulted in nearly 1,500 fatalities, over 3,100 injuries, and the displacement of more than 12,700 individuals, Chinese Venezuelans gathered to assert their Venezuelan identity. Additionally, the EU proposed a 'more beneficial' partnership in rare earths to Brazil compared to the US or China, pledging investments in local refining and technology to lessen reliance on Chinese supply chains.
Key facts
- Roundup of seven Latin America relations stories from SCMP foreign correspondents in June 2026.
- Brazilian President Lula thanked China for clearing beef of foot-and-mouth disease.
- Lula criticized US President Trump over new tariffs, saying 'I will sell to someone else'.
- Chinese Venezuelans rallied after a deadly earthquake in late June.
- Earthquake killed nearly 1,500, injured over 3,100, displaced over 12,700.
- EU offered Brazil a 'more beneficial' rare earths deal than US or China.
- EU promised investment in domestic refining and technology.
- Brussels aims to cut dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Entities
Institutions
- South China Morning Post
- European Union
- United States
- China
Locations
- Argentina
- Beijing
- Brazil
- Venezuela
- Colombia
- Latin America
- Washington