Central America
CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN: Apparel faces challenges
The apparel sector has contributed to the expansion of manufacturing exports and employment in...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA/US: Bush lobbies for CAFTA
US President George Bush has stepped up lobbying in favour of the Central American Free Trade...
Central AmericaUS/CENTRAL AMERICA: US Senate approves CAFTA
The US Senate yesterday approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), which was...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA/US: CAFTA approval remains in doubt
President George Bush yesterday submitted to Congress legislation for the Central American Free...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Internal politics delays CAFTA
The presidents of five Central American countries and the Dominican Republic will today meet...
Central AmericaLATIN AMERICA: Insulza likely to head OAS
Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez on Friday withdrew from the race to head the...
Latin AmericaUNITED STATES: Deficit casts cloud over trade agenda
The Senate Finance Committee will tomorrow hold a nomination hearing for Congressman Rob Portman,...
United StatesCENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN: Trade zone pros and cons
Industrialisation through free trade zones has led to job creation and export diversification. ...
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