What comes next for one of Latin America's newest trade blocs? An AS/COA panel discussed the future of the Pacific Alliance.
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Observers say the vice president’s May 26-30 trip to Brazil, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago signifies increasing U.S. engagement with the region.
"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.
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With an eye toward Asia, this Latin American group is looking to increase trade and integration among members.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth points out that until this moment there have never been better prospects for a binding peace agreement to end the decades-long conflict in Colombia.