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Free Trade Agreements in the Americas For many, Free Trade Agreements (FTA) between Latin America and the United States are an unnecessary economic burden that will impose restrictions, which would only benefit the wealthier participants. For others, these agreements are needed to boost the flux of capital and, therefore, to increase production within each country. Despite the fact that countries like Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia, among others, have already signed diverse FTAs, these countries' inner economic development seems to be still uncertain. Oscar Ugarteche and Fidel Aroche present an analysis on this matter. More According to the UN's latest World Drug Report, the United States anti-drug strategy is doomed to fail. The report also claims that coca production within the Andean sub-region, far from seeing a decrease - had in fact risen by 1% between 2004 and 2005. More 2006 represents a year of changes and challenges for Latin America. Presidential elections in different countries in the region would determine the enforcement or establishment of certain political tendencies that could give new direction to the region's economy and societies. Indeed, democracy still maintains the eternal conflicts of instability caused by poverty and inequalities, which persist. However, it is evident that the leftist tendency has diminished the electoral uncertainty of the masses. More Modern Biotechnology in Peru: How feasible is it? It is not uncommon that a country like Peru passes a bill related to the development of new techniques for agricultural products. Certainly, Peru's agricultural industry, which is one of the most important for its economy, has increased in 7.85% by the end of 2005. Perhaps because of that, and for many other reasons, it sounds curious that a bill concerning the use of GMO's in Peru could be acceptable, either due to carelessness or to hidden interests -specially considering the characteristics of the Peruvian economy and natural the resources it has. This report analyses the consequences of the application of a bill that, apparently, has not been examined thoroughly. More Argentina Shouts Aloud As host of the IV Summit of the Americas, Argentina received the visit of the region's leaders, including the not-so-kindly awaited George W. Bush, who momentarily found himself trapped in hostile territory. Massive public demonstrations and counter summits headed by figures ranging from Hugo Chavez and Evo Morales to Maradona and Kusturica gave him the "welcome". More Toledo's Countdown Wars That Are and Wars to Come
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Ethno-political instability in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia (1st Part) Peruvian Indigenous leader Javier Lajo tries to explain the complex historical process of the Andean man and his struggle for real "independence", which didn't really come after the republican independence from Spain. More When the Andes Tremble Bolivia is South America's poorest country but has one of the biggest gas reserves in the world. Situated in the heart of the Andes and with 9.1 million inhabitants, the country is going through one of its hardest socio-political episodes ever. Elections are due for December 2005 after President Carlos Mesa was forced to step aside by protests. The challenges which the new Bolivian leaders will have to face are presented in the following article. More New Winds are Blowing in the Backyard For many, the capitalist globalisation has managed to take over the world's economical spectrum, and even the socio-cultural one. However, several Latin American countries have declared their rejection to it. Are they going to be able to resist globalisation's effect? More... The Red Wave Latin America is now under the effect of a New Left, one that is more moderate and less militarized. Despite a few exceptions, the Lula-led tendency seems to be gaining momentum throughout the region. More... Camba Nation The controversial debate on the unexpected development of the "Nacion Camba" phenomenon in Bolivia, reached its climax last January 29. That day, the region of Santa Cruz -the largest and most important economic area in the Andean country - proclaimed its political autonomy. A detailed analysis of this Bolivian historical affair is introduced by one of its protagonists. More... President Tabaré Positive Signs? |