The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy has identified the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a major challenge in the region of Uruguay. He stated that the PRC does not require a physical base of operations within Uruguay to exert a negative influence. The official confirmed ongoing information sharing between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local investigators, supporting domestic investigations. Efforts are underway to strengthen cooperation between Uruguay and the United States. This heightened attention to the PRC's activities signals a growing concern over its political and economic impact in Latin America. The U.S. is working with Uruguay to address these challenges and protect regional stability. Further collaboration is anticipated to counter potential negative effects.