WASHINGTON, United States — The United States said Thursday it had approved a $1.5 billion deal for the expansion of a naval base in Peru, where China has funded a separate mega-port. READ: Xi inaugurates South America’s first Chinese-funded port in Peru The State Department said that Peru requested to buy $1.5 billion in equipment and services as part of its modernization in Callao, the country’s main naval base which is near the international airport in Lima. The project will bring up to 20 US personnel from the government or private sector to Peru for up to 10 years, the State […]... Keep on reading: US approves $1.5 billion deal for Peru naval base