Free Trade
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 00:00
The decision last month to allow Venezuela's entry into Mercosur stirred further controversy within the group and fueled criticism that it has become little more than a political club for left-leaning leaders.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 00:00
According to a new report by the AFL-CIO, of those 37 points, at least nine have yet to be adopted, while the implementation of several others "can be regarded as partial or insufficient".
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 00:00
El presidente Evo Morales y los comunarios de Mallku Khota acordaron ayer revertir la concesion minera otorgada en esa region a la filial de la compania canadiense South American Silver (SAS). Ademas pactaron que el Estado, a traves de Comibol, se haga ca
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 00:00
What I am proposing is that we give Colombia's government credit for the huge progress it has made; that we put faith - and verifiable mechanisms - in the progress it will continue to make; and that we take a step forward.
Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 00:00
Las diferencias entre la Argentina y Mexico a raiz de la suspension, decidida por la presidenta Cristina Kirchner, del libre comercio de autos entre los dos paises siguen subiendo de tono.
Friday, June 22, 2012 - 00:00
Santos stressed the countries must join efforts to prevail in the battle being waged against organized crime. Costa Rica, like the rest of Central America, is a bridge for Colombian cocaine cartels.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 00:00
Presidents Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica and Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia agreed on Friday to start negotiations for a free trade agreement.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 00:00
Leaders from Latin America's most open economies will sign a trade accord today to increase commerce along the Pacific rim of the region, distancing themselves from countries such as Argentina and Brazil.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
At the stroke of midnight, a planeload of flowers - an important export for Colombia - left Bogota to become the first shipment under the deal.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
Everyone from flower importers, shipping lines and consultants to lawyers, investors and exporters is expecting to gain.