CARIBBEAN

Naval crew member operating equipment aboard a warship at sea, symbolizing maritime readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Caribbean

How rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions could redefine maritime trade

21/10/202507/03/2026

Rising tensions between Washington and Caracas are stirring the Caribbean’s waters, redefining maritime risk, insurance costs, and trade flows across one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors

Aerial view of Kingston Port, Jamaica, with stacked shipping containers and large gantry cranes at a Chinese-operated terminal

Assessing China’s port influence in Latin America

30/07/202505/09/2025

A recent CSIS report (June 2025) reveals China’s expanding maritime port influence across Latin America and the Caribbean. This deep dive into the region’s infrastructure uncovers strategic vulnerabilities

CARIBBEAN

How rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions could redefine maritime trade

Assessing China’s port influence in Latin America

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