; (B) promote greater transparency in infrastructure, trade, and development projects; and (C) more effectively regulate tender processes to minimize opportunities for corrupt practices; (2) strengthening legal structures as needed to ensure business agreements are transparent, clear, and enforceable; (3) increasing the capacity of Latin American and Caribbean governments to effectively assess and negotiate investment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws, including commercial and public infrastructure projects; (4) promoting legislation that codifies best practices in applying the rule of law to infrastructure, trade, and development projects; (5) promoting the adoption of infrastructure project selection processes that include environmental impact studies that prioritize minimal environmental impact, strong environmental standards, and social safeguards for vulnerable and marginalized populations, including indigenous and Afro-Latino populations; (6) emphasizing differences in business practices between the United States and China, particularly those relating to the rule of law, transparency, and financing