The United States has accused China of pressuring several members of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) during the recent visit of Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, to Guatemala. According to US officials, China attempted to influence the lawmakers ahead of and during the Taiwanese minister’s trip. This alleged pressure raises concerns about China's increasing efforts to limit Taiwan’s international engagement. The US has not detailed the specific methods China used to exert this pressure on the Guatemalan parliamentarians. The incident occurred while Lin Chia-lung was on an official visit to Guatemala, a key diplomatic partner for Taiwan in Central America. This accusation highlights the ongoing geopolitical competition between China and Taiwan, and the involvement of other nations like Guatemala in this dynamic.