Which country has become the first Latin American country to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

Which country has become the first Latin American country to join Chin

1.	Which country has become the first Latin American country to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
Answer» Panama has become the first Latin American country to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China established diplomatic relations with Panama last year. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Panamanian counterpart, Juan Carlos Varela signed 19 deals, including: An extradition treaty An arrangement where China will provide a non-specified amount of non-reimbursable aid to carry out various projects. Memoranda of understanding on commercial, tourist, educational matters. Other deals on trade, infrastructure and banking.