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September 2026: Key Latin American geopolitical developments

A roundup of significant diplomatic and legal stories involving China and Latin America from the South China Morning Post

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The SCMP highlights key September 2026 stories, including China's pledge to support Cuba against US pressure and the appeal of former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno regarding a bribery conviction linked to a Chinese-funded dam project.

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The report summarizes geopolitical and legal tensions involving Chinese interests in Latin America during September 2026.

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From geopolitical alliances to a record-making UN vote, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in September 2026

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks.

1. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana

China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political change in Havana.

2. Ecuador ex-president, Chinese envoy seek to avoid jail over belt and road dam

Former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno and a former Chinese ambassador to Quito asked the country’s highest court to spare them the five-year sentences handed down in late August over a US$76 million bribery scheme.

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  • Will the Ecuadorian court grant the appeal for Lenin Moreno?
  • What specific actions will China take to support Cuba?

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