Central America
CENTRAL AMERICA: China increases regional influence
Central America is traditionally an ally of Taiwan. However, the island's political influence is...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Public debt may deter investment
There is a continuing lack of domestic savings in most of Central America, and an inability to...
Central AmericaPANAMA: US trade talks face farmers' hostility
The second round of free trade talks with the United States began in Los Angeles on June 7. The...
PanamaCENTRAL AMERICA: CAFTA ratification remains distant
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was signed on Friday by Costa Rica, El...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: High oil prices cause fiscal woes
As a net importer of crude oil, Central America has been hit by the rise in world oil prices,...
Central AmericaUNITED STATES: Trade caution to fore in election year
The US-Australia and US-Morocco free trade agreements are the only trade pacts likely to be voted...
United StatesCENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Summit fails to make progress
The leaders were anxious to allay fears of a waning commitment to cooperation and development...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Regional summit ends
A summit meeting of regional heads of state in Managua ended yesterday.
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