China opening massive port in Peru, expanding influence in Latin America

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Peru is hosting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders today, including the presidents of Brazil, China and the US. But the meeting will likely be eclipsed by a major event happening tonight in Peru: the inauguration of a huge commercial port built by China, which is expected to become a game changer in the region. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports.

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