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TO: Technology policy strategists FROM: Samantha Wong, Ginger Matchett, Peter Engelke DATE: April 17, 2026 SUBJECT: A US tech agenda focused on Latin America to outcompete the People’s Republic of China In November 2025, the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and Global China Hub convened a private, in-person workshop in Bogotá to examine how Colombian—and more broadly L...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights Colombia’s pragmatic approach to tech partnerships, balancing economic needs with geopolitical realities. Colombia’s rapid tech growth and strategic position make it a key battleground for U.S.-China competition, with China leveraging state-backed financing, affordability, and long-term infrastructure investments to gain influence. The U.S., while still the largest investor, is losing ground due to declining investment, regulatory uncertainty, a...