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Considers the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Outlook for U.S. Senate hearings on the trade pact; How concern over job losses and aggressive anti-CAFTA campaigns by U.S. sugar farmers threaten to derail the agreement; Perception of CAFTA by President George W. Bush as a key component of his international political and economic strategy; Why CAFTA is important to Central America's struggling regimes; Views of analysts on CAFTA and the Central American and Caribbean textile and apparel industries; U.S. free-market reforms; Importance of the continued growth of export manufacturing; Arguments of CAFTA backers; Debate over the agreement.

The article focuses on economic problems in Argentina and the efforts of President Cristina Fernández de Kirshner to repair relations with the global investment community. It considers how a plan to pay off creditors has sparked a battle with the central bank and resulted in a constitutional crisis. It discusses the challenges that Kirchner faces, with the a presidential vote looming in 2011.

The article looks at the state of oil production in the country of Ecuador after the country's government rescinded the contract of foreign oil company Occidental Petroleum Corp. The author questions whether PetroEcuador, which took control over Occidental's operations in the country, can keep the oil flowing. Also discussed are recent events involving other Latin American countries eliminating foreign interest in their oil and the influence of Ecuador's upcoming presidential election.

Comments on the economic crisis in Mexico in 1995. Plan by the administration of U.S. President Bill Clinton to bail out Mexico from its economic problems; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications for international economic relations and the Mexican economy. INSET: Where Mexico will suffer most..

The article focuses the implication posed by the establishment of a free-trade zone in the world in 2005 as discussed by western hemispheric leaders. The notion of a free-market and economic revival already have U.S. corporations flocking to invest millions in Latin America. Corporations are looking forward to the benefits to be reaped from free trade zones when they can do business overseas without having to pay too much dues.

Reports on the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on its first year of implementation. Increase in United States exports and direct foreign investment; Faster increase in U.S. imports from Mexico than exports to both countries; Areas of concern among economists; Creation of jobs in car manufacturing companies.

Reports on the problems experienced by Mexican automobile manufacturers. Production of the Ford Fusion midsize passenger car; Statistics on the reduction of demand for the types of cars that are produced in Mexico; How the Mexican automobile industry is vulnerable to the ups and downs of the U.S. economy; Efforts of Mexico to rely on the terms set forth by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Reports that Mexico has so far failed to benefit from the U.S. growth spurt, emphasizing the need for reforms in labor laws, energy and taxes. Mexico's trade deficit in August; Lack of export growth; Drop in factory output; Lowered expectations for economic growth; Slide in the value of the peso; Need for fiscal reform; Economic policies of president Vicente Fox; Cut in value-added tax rates.

Reports on the signing of the United States-Chile free trade agreement on June 6, 2003. Significance of the pact; Implications for U.S. policy in Latin America; Proposed elimination of tariffs on goods traded between the two countries; Provision of protections for U.S. intellectual property exports such as software and pharmaceuticals; U.S. President George W. Bush's plan to create a free trade zone from Canada to Chile, called the Free Trade Area of the Americas.

ess than two years ago, U.S. President George W. Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox were straight-talking ranchers and former governors who declared there was no more important bilateral relationship than that of the U.S. and Mexico. He is dispatching his Foreign Minister, Luis Ernesto Derbez, to Washington on May 7 for meetings with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, and members of Congress. Mexico has won plaudits from Washington for mobilizing 30,000 soldiers and police to protect the border during the Iraq war.Mexico even sided with the U.S. in a recent United Nations (UN) vote criticizing Cuba's human rights record--a tough position for a Latin American government to take.

Focuses on U.S. trade deals, as President George W. Bush has been given a freer hand in negotiating them. Fear that Bush's protectionist policies will make freer global trade harder to accomplish; Criticism that Bush preaches free trade, but does not practice it, in light of his implementing steel tariffs; Plans of Bush to complete stalled free-trade talks with Singapore and Chile; Importance of free trade aiding nations in Latin America and Asia; Outlook for a U.S.-Brazil trade agreement.

Discusses prospects for the United States to negotiate the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) pact by 2005. Latin governments that are angered by the lack of attention that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush paid to the region; Economic woes in Argentina that could fuel support for anti-globalization; Immigration policy between the U.S. and Mexico.

Reports the efforts of Mexican President Vicente Fox to establish economic relations with the United States. His desire to build a common market spanning North America; Fox's goal to leverage the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into an improved standard of living for Mexico; Possibility that the U.S. could expand its temporary-worker program to allow more Mexicans the chance of legal employment in the U.S.

Argues that the U.S. and Mexico should look for ways to have more Mexicans work in the U.S. Actions taken by Arizona as of June 5, 2000 to stop illegal immigrants; Effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement on the economic relations of the two countries; Reason for encouraging the U.S. and Mexico to talk about new immigration policy.

This paper predicts the impact of rising U.S. interest rates on economic conditions in other nations in 2000. Among those most at risk: the recovering economies of East Asia. Many are now precariously bouncing back from the 1997 financial crisis, thanks largely to booming U.S. imports. If the Federal Reserve slows U.S. consumption considerably, it will have a global impact, no doubt about it, remarked Michael Hartnett, senior international economist at Merrill Lynch & Co. Many economists are more worried about countries with big external debts and poor credit ratings. But if global interest rates climb, these countries' debt-service burdens will worsen. And the rates they pay include a risk premium that grows when the world economy gets shakier. Among the potential victims of a debt crisis, according to economists, are Thailand, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and Indonesia.

The article reports on the implications of Mexico's drug problems on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that has boosted the U.S.-Mexican trade relations. On February 18, 1997, Army General Jes#&x00FA;s Guti#&x00E9;rrez Rebollo was dismissed for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking. This event has appeared to threaten Mexico's relations with the U.S. In light of this, President Ernesto Zedillo promised to vigorously attack corruption in his country.

Reports on Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari's meeting with Cuban President Fidel Castro on June 13, 1994 in Havana in connection with Cuba's sale of 49 percent of its antiquated telephone system to Mexico's Grupo Domos Internacional. Implications of Salinas' deal with Cuba in relation to the United States; United States' reaction to the deal between Salinas and Castro.

Discusses the effect of the approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement on Japanese investments in Mexico. Reassurance to the Japanese that Mexico's economic reforms will continue when President Carlos Salinas de Gortari leaves office in 1994.

This article looks at the different outcomes of the trade treaty in Mexico. Since Jan. 1, 1994, when the country teamed up with the U.S. and Canada to create the North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA], Mexico has shed its image of an emerging market affected by trade deficits and recurring financial crises. Presently, Mexico is better known for its industrious workers. However, in other sectors, the economic transformation of the country is incomplete. The liberalization of trade that has helped boost Mexican business has left small farmers behind.

This article discusses the planned visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to Latin America. President Bush is heading off on March 8, 2007 on a week-long visit to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico. The visit is an attempt to restore relations and counter the growing influence of leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. It presents information on the initiatives President Bush will bring to region. The region's growing trade with China makes it less dependent on U.S. foreign aid.

The author comments on the decision of Ecuador to expel its biggest foreign investor, U.S. oil company Occidental and drastically raise royalties and taxes. The author finds the move risky not only because it could disrupt oil production but also hurt non-oil exports by scuttling trade agreements with its biggest trading partner, the U.S.

Reports on the free trade agreement signed by China with Chile on November 18, 2005 as part of its efforts to maintain workable trading relationship with Latin economies. Advantage of the agreement to the economic growth of Latin America; Economic condition of Chile; Factors that influenced China to choose Chile for its first free trade agreement outside of Asia.