In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

INTERNATIONAL – SOUTH AMERICA

13 February 2026

• The Trump administration has raised concerns that China’s growing control over key infrastructure in Peru could undermine the country’s sovereignty.
• This warning follows a Peruvian court ruling which reportedly restricted the authority of a local regulator over oversight of Chinese-built mega port, Port of Chancay.
• Port of Chancay is located about 80 km north of Lima, in Peru.
• It is a key gateway for trade in South America