A lot of people living in Latin America think China is doing a better job as a world leader than the United States. That is what a new poll shows.

For a long time, the US was the main country everyone in the region looked to for help and business. But times are changing. Many people now say they see China as a more positive influence.

Experts who watch these things are trying to understand why. Part of it is about money. China has been spending a lot on trade and buying things like minerals from the region. China is investing in roads, power, and big projects that countries need to grow.

Even though China is winning when it comes to trade and business, the experts say they aren't necessarily 'winning hearts.' People might like the money and the help, but that does not mean they agree with everything China does.

There is also a lot of talk about what might happen if political leaders change in the US. Some analysts are looking at how a possible 'Trump effect' could shift things even more. They are worried about how trade rules and relations might change if new leaders take over.

In short, the competition between China and the US for influence in Latin America is getting hotter. The US still has deep ties, but China is moving in fast. For the people living there, it is becoming a choice between two big powers trying to be the most important partner.

Source: Yahoo