Chile's Undersea Cable Deal with China Rejected by US
On the morning of February 20, 2026, Juan Carlos Muñoz, then Chile’s minister of transportation and telecommunications, woke up to an email from the U.S. State Department. It informed him...
The United States reportedly intervened to prevent Chile from proceeding with a deal to build an undersea internet cable with China. Juan Carlos Muñoz, Chile's former minister of transportation and telecommunications, received an email from the US State Department on February 20, 2026, informing him of the US objection. This action reflects broader US concerns about Chinese technological influence and infrastructure projects in Latin America. The US has previously expressed similar reservations about Chinese telecommunications equipment and investments in the region. Chile's decision on the cable project will likely be influenced by this US intervention. The incident underscores the geopolitical competition surrounding digital infrastructure.
The US has blocked Chile's plan to partner with China on an undersea internet cable, citing security concerns.
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