https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-a-better-influence-in-latin-america-than-us-pollContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-a-better-influence-in-latin-america-than-us-pollhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-a-better-influence-in-latin-america-than-us-poll#u106630Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:34:36 +0000For the first time, a major public opinion survey shows that Latin Americans view China as a more positive global influence than the United States. According to a Latinobarómetro poll conducted across 17 Latin American countries, 65 percent of respondents favor China, while 57 percent hold a positive view of the United States. The shift highlights growing economic and diplomatic ground gained by Beijing in the region, affecting sectors from agriculture to critical mineral investments, and coincides with a high-stakes presidential runoff election in Brazil.Why it mattersThe poll results undersc