China’s new mega port in Chancay, Peru, aims to enhance trade and connectivity while raising concerns over political dependency. Managed by Cosco Shipping Ports, the facility is designed to accommodate large container ships and reduce shipping times to China significantly. Peruvian officials tout it as a step towards becoming ‘the Singapore of Latin America,’ but local residents voice fears of environmental impact and loss of control over their community. Analysts suggest this venture strengthens China’s geopolitical influence in South America, granting it access to valuable resources and strategic leverage.