A democratic, pro-trade country in a region governed by populists strengthens ties with China after struggling to secure a free-trade deal with the U.S.
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https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/uruguay-reflects-latin-american-drift-from-u-s-turn-to-china-e4e3c8daMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay—Welcome to the People’s Republic of China, the name of a gleaming new elementary school in the rough outskirts of Uruguay’s capital,“It’s transformed this neighborhood,” said Laura Álvez, director of the school, a steel and glass structure where students take Mandarin classes and learn how to make mooncakes, traditional Chinese pastries.
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