China Readies Deal With Washington’s Closest Latin American Ally

  • Deal would strengthen ties as Chinese firms flock to Colombia
  • President Xi considering visit after Duque trip to Beijing

The Metrocable cable railway in the Santo Domingo Savio neighborhood of Medellin. 

Photographer: Raul Arboleda/AFP via Getty Images
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China is preparing to sign a deal to strengthen its ties with Colombia as its companies pour billions into rail projects, mines and other investments in the country.