In several Latin American countries, there is renewed interest and advocacy to reactivate bilateral ties with Taiwan, after years of broken political promises and economic contracts.
Source: CLARIN
Clarin is the largest newspaper in Argentina. It was founded in August 1945 and is based in Buenos Aires.
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