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Congresswoman Urges Peru to Reclaim Chancay Port from China

4/17/2026

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Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) urged Peru to reclaim the Chinese-controlled port of Chancay.
She cited Chancay as a military threat to the western hemisphere.
She said the United States would assist Peru in the effort.
Michael Kozak of the U.S. State Department noted Peruvian officials were concerned after a court ruling exempted Cosco from local regulatory oversight.
The ruling favored Cosco's claim that terminal was built with private capital.

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Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) urged Peru to reclaim the Chinese-controlled port of Chancay.
She cited Chancay as a military threat to the western hemisphere.
She said the United States would assist Peru in the effort.
Michael Kozak of the U.S. State Department noted Peruvian officials were concerned after a court ruling exempted Cosco from local regulatory oversight.
The ruling favored Cosco's claim that terminal was built with private capital.