"Speculation is rampant in Washington that the November 2 mid-term elections will usher in a new phase of trade expansion for the United States," argues Eric Farnsworth in an op-ed for The Miami Herald.
An AS/COA Online interview with New Mexico’s governor covers topics ranging from the need for a hemispheric security pact to the shifting U.S.-Cuban relationship. Richardson also urged for comprehensive immigration reform, warning of “continued division” without it.
As Peru’s economy surges, its government pursues free trade pacts with some of Asia’s largest economies—most recently South Korea.
In a submission of public comments to the U.S. International Trade Administration, Council of the Americas voices support for the Obama administration's National Export Initiative, outlining ways to boost hemispheric competitiveness and avoid protectionism to reach the goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.
President Bashar al-Assad traveled to Latin America to encourage investment at home while boosting Syria’s profile abroad.
The recent launch of Brazilian television throughout most of the African continent marked the latest sign of a growing economic and diplomatic relationship between Brazil and Africa.
