China unveils plans for huge railway in South America

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisMay 27, 2015, 7:04 pm142 pts
China is looking to add another rung to its investment presence in Latin America, with an announcement of plans to build an expansive railway bisecting the continent from Brazil to Peru. The bid has raised the hackles of conservation groups, which are concerned the railway will run through sensitive ecosystems,…

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