China Constructing Latin American Spy Network to Challenge U.S. Dominance

China is building intelligence outposts across Latin America, including a listening station in Cuba focused on intercepting U.S. communications.
Chinese companies are developing ports in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries that could be used for military operations.
The spy bases and ports are part of China's global economic and military strategy to expand its influence.
The Biden administration's response to revelations about China's spy base in Cuba reflects its failure to effectively counter China's ambitions.
China, along with Russia and Iran, are working to strengthen alliances with anti-U.S. regimes like those in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba.