Free trades struggles in the Americas

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The US President George W. Bush's signature into law of the US-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) has indicated a narrow victory over strong domestic opposition within all participating countries. The free trade deal intends to remove trade barriers, facilitate investment and strengthen intellectual property protections.

United States, International economic relations, Bush, George W., Free trade, Trade policy

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Seizing power: Greater state control of Venezuela's oil industry

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Hugo Chavez has signaled government's aim of extending state control over the lucrative oil industry, transforming the industry into outright renationalization. This politically led energy policy will have more severe consequences for Bolivia and Venezuela's economies than for investors.

Government domestic functions, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, Petroleum refining, Venezuela, Energy policy, Petroleum industry, Chavez, Hugo

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Gang warfare: Mara activity becomes international threat

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The article discusses on the Mara Salvatrucha, one of the two major 'mara' gangs in Central America that is likely to continue to grow in the middle of the confused regional policies.

Central America, Company legal issue, Investigations, International aspects, Military aspects, Organized crime investigation, Mara Salvatrucha

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