Russia and China are gaining ground on the US in Latin America, US commander says

• China and Russia are competing with the US for influence in Latin America, a top US commander said.
• Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson cited China's Belt and Road Initiative and Russia's deepening ties.
• The US has suffered from "South blindness," she said.

Russia and China are trying to compete with the US for influence in Latin America, according to the US Southern Command commander.