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China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Ports
China's Belt and Road Initiative

China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Ports

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is not a monolithic enterprise. Across seven BRI port projects in Central America and the Caribbean, we find evidence that the project partnerships between China and recipient countries vary significantly regarding construction processes and end results.

China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Sustainable Energy in Cuba
China's Belt and Road Initiative

China's BRI in Latin America: Case Study - Sustainable Energy in Cuba

In contrast to high carbon-emitting Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) energy projects in other countries, China has supported renewable and sustainable projects in Cuba. What sets the "Green BRI" in Cuba apart from the rest of the region?