In a Latin Business Chronicle op-ed, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper notes his country's ongoing free trade negotiations with Colombia and expresses concern over delays in U.S. approval of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

In an op-ed to the Miami Herald, Senator Richard Lugar urges Congress to support Colombia's efforts to boost security by passing free-trade legislation.

In the latest edition of Poder magazine, COA's Eric Farnsworth and Monica Guevara take a look at how Canada is expanding its reach and influence in Latin America at a time when the U.S. political establishment is divided over hemispheric priorities.

An apparent reluctance to move pending hemispheric trade agreements forward, especially Colombia, is causing U.S. allies to evaluate whether the costs of friendship outweigh the benefits. Long- term U.S. interests are at stake.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent trip to Latin America signaled Canada’s commitment to promoting stability in the region through trade and investment. Canada serves as a model for Latin American countries with newly-elected leaders but fragile institutions.

Making Mexico a foreign policy priority can increase U.S. security and prosperity, write COA’s Eric Farnsworth and Monica Guevera in Latin Business Chronicle.

Writing in the Financial Times, AS/COA Chairman of the Board William Rhodes warns of a coming market correction and recommends prudent lending and investing.