Colombian Business Lobby Warns of Risks From a Deal With China

Gustavo Petro speaks during the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Beijing on May 13. — Gustavo Petro speaks during the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Beijing on May 13.Photographer: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images

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By Oscar Medina

May 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM UTC

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Colombia’s business lobby warned of risks to local industry from President Gustavo Petro’s plan to join the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative.