Ecuador seeks to diversify its exports to China through mangos, chocolate, and other resources.

Thousands of protesters from the communities of Río San Juan and Nueva Guinea marched to demand the repeal of Law 840. The law affects the Development of Nicaraguan Infrastructure, transportation to the Canal, Free Trade Zones, and Associated Infrastructures.

In June of 2017, Panama broke diplomatic relations with Taiwan in order to establish those with China, recognizing the two regions as one country.

José María Calderón lost an eye due to rubber bullets fired by the Nicaraguan National Police during a protest to repeal Law 840.