Panama
Exclusive Interview: Jorge Luis Sierra on Connecting Journalism and Technology
AS/COA Online speaks to Jorge Luis Sierra, a Knight International Journalism Fellow who created Mi Panamá Transparente, a crowdsourcing website in Panama that uses citizens’ reports on crime and corruption to undertake journalistic investigations.
Exclusive Interview: U.S. Congressman Dreier on a New Era in U.S.-Latin American Ties
Representative David Dreier speaks with AS/COA about a recent congressional delegation he led to Latin America and his views on trade, security, immigration, and U.S. policy towards Latin America.
Obama Signs Free Trade Pacts
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"My hope is today’s events will be the beginning of a renewed effort from the United States to engage in trade," says COA's Eric Farnsworth.
Congressional Update: Colombia and Panama FTAs Win Congressional Approval
The U.S. House and Senate passage of bilateral free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama on October 12 clears the way for long-delayed implementation.
Obama Submits FTAs to Congress for Approval
The White House submitted trade deals with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea on Monday. Key legislators indicated the long-pending deals could win approval before Congress breaks for recess later this month.
COA Letter to the U.S. Senate Regarding Colombia and Panama FTAs
In a June 17 letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Council of the Americas urges swift passage of the Colombia and Panama free-trade agreements.
