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In these pages we provide analysis and reviews of current trade negotiations in Latin America, with emphasis on regional blocks (like the Common Market of the South or the Andean Community), the hemispheric trade negotiations, and the impacts of global institutions, like WTO or UNCTAD in the continent. We also present alternatives to ongoing trade reform and regional integration processes promoting sustainable development objectives. 
     
Regional negotiations
  Common Market of the South (Mercosur) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA): new tensions and options in the negotiation process. Americas Policy, 2003. MORE
   
Free trade ideology
  The "Gangs of new trade" explores the ideas and concepts behind the free trade agreements under discussion in Latin America. Americas Policy, 2003. MORE
   
Two different FTAA
  The last trench of the FTAA negotiations deals with the idea of a "strong" free trade agreement, or a soft, or "light", version. Americas Policy, 2003. MORE
   
D3E CLAES publishes regularly about issues concerning free trade in the continent. The latest book "Free trade: myth and reality" is a collection of essays about new challenges in integration processes. The book has contributions from A. Acosta and E. Gudynas, including as well classical economic texts of F. List or J. M. Keynes, mixed with actual discussions of J. Estay, C. Lara and J. Schuldt. (MORE) "The shadows of FTAA" contains articles and reports from members of staff of D3E CLAES about the ministerial summit for the FTAA negotiations in Miami. Furthermore, there are various articles available analyzing the impact of FTAA on national economies and their societies as well as aspects of integration. The information is available in PDF format for free (SPANISH). DOWNLOAD
 

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CHINA - The FTAA negotiations seem to be in a deadlock and Latin American countries turn now to China. Analysis of the political, economic and environmental impacts of trade with China. (Spanish) MORE

UNCTAD XI - Report and analysis of the 11th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, held at Sao Palo (Brazil). (Spanish) MORE

MERCOSUR - Currently new members (such as Peru and other countries of the Andean Community) are integrated to the Common Market of the South (Mercosur).  However, there is no progress in the development of the political structure and customs union among core members. (Spanish) MORE

SOUTH AMERICAN UNION - Review of the proposed creation of a South American Community of Nations. (Spanish) MORE