On this edition of "Deep South," a look at China's growing regional influence, and why misconceptions about its interests could prove a strategic advantage.

As its trade spat with the U.S. intensifies, China is strengthening its ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Hablando ante la Conferencia Anual en Washington del Consejo de las Américas, líderes regionales entre ellos la Embajadora Nikki Haley, el Subsecretario de Estado John Sullivan y prominentes congresistas de ambos partidos, hablaron sobre los desafíos económicos, políticos y sociales del hemisferio. 

En una discusion con el Presidente Emérito del Consejo de las Américas, John Negroponte, la Embajadora Estadounidense ante la ONU, Nikki Haley, explica que "es hora de que Maduro se vaya".

During COA's 48th annual Washington Conference of the Americas U.S. Undersecretary for International Affairs David Malpass stated the administration's support for President Macri's reforms and ongoing negotiations with the IMF. 

At COA's 48th Annual Conference on the Americas U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross stressed the benefits for Latin America of trading with the United States, rather than China. 

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley sent a powerful message in defense of Latin America’s democratic order and condemned the Maduro regime during the 48th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas.

In February, Colombia sent more oil to the United States than Venezuela did for the first time.