Free Trade
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
The Mexican Senate has ratified an expanded version of the country's free-trade deal with Colombia.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
El documento, en general, detalla los compromisos a los que llegaron ambos gobiernos.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
El Presidente colombiano dijo que "de ninguna forma" se va a "renegociar" el acuerdo comercial.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
Ambos presidentes anunciaran un plan para reforzar los derechos laborales en Colombia, uno de los paises donde se cometen mas asesinatos de sindicalistas en el mundo.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
In remarks following the meeting, President Obama discussed the U.S. interests in progress in Colombia and Latin America.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
"The action plan announced this week by President Obama and President Santos fails to adequately address those issues."
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
President Obama is committed to pursuing an ambitious trade agenda that will help grow our economy and support good jobs for U.S. workers by opening new markets.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
Hopefully these reports are true, and the President will send this agreement, along with similar agreements related to Panama and South Korea to Congress soon.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
"The Administration has achieved in its discussions with the Colombia government a number of important commitments to address serious issues regarding worker rights, violence and impunity, but more work needs to be done."
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
But the reason for this newfound concern is clear: No other nation in the world is as notorious as Colombia for murders, violence and threats targeting trade unionists.