Voice of America reports remarks by SOUTHCOM Commander, Admiral Craig Faller, regarding the growth of Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere, including criminal activity and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing.
This isn’t new. Through contributing author, Sanjay Badri-Maharaj (here and here),I have been following what has been happening in Trinidad and Tobago. I am sure similar interaction is happening elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere. Here is some background:
China, Trinidad and Tobago pledge to consolidate friendship – CGTN
PM and Chinese President Xi Jinping engage in bilateral talks | Loop News (looptt.com)
Chuck Hill's CG Blog 
