From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation.
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The results of the Pacific Alliance summit last month suggest that “this new economic bloc is an emerging powerhouse in Latin America,” writes AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.
At AS/COA’s panel on the Pacific Alliance, Colombia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Carlos Urrutia expressed that "we understand the [bloc] as much more than a trade agreement."
What comes next for one of Latin America's newest trade blocs? An AS/COA panel discussed the future of the Pacific Alliance.
"Unlike other regional blocs, which are essentially 'political talk shops,' the Pacific Alliance can boast results," points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth on the bloc’s summit in Cali, Colombia.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth highlights Latin America’s leadership position as it seeks to increase trade with Asia through the Pacific Alliance.
With an eye toward Asia, this Latin American group is looking to increase trade and integration among members.