Honduras' switch from Taiwan sparks geopolitical worries.

Honduras' decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China is a sign of growing Chinese influence in Latin America, with China having invested over $130 billion in the region between 2005 and 2020. The move is a blow to the Biden administration, which has tried to persuade countries in the region to stick with Taiwan. While some countries like Paraguay and Guatemala remain steadfast in their support for Taiwan, others like Honduras have been swayed by economic links to China. The US is seen as losing influence in the region, with China wielding its new influence as a "diplomatic weapon."