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All Eyes on Colombia, and Generational Change
4.20.2012
Last weekend’s Summit of the Americas put all eyes on Colombia and, in doing so, generational change. In the sixth such meeting of regional leaders, thirty-three Heads of State met in a country that, until recently, was known for war, drugs, and kidnappings. As President Obama stated: “[T]here was a time not so long ago […]
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Colombia and Panama FTAs Could Be Good for Compliance
10.17.2011
Free trade agreements (FTAs) are more important for anti-corruption compliance in Latin America than one might think. Take the U.S.-Colombia and U.S.-Panama FTAs, just passed by the U.S. Congress last week after years of negotiation and lobbying to lawmakers. When implemented, the agreements will eliminate trade barriers between the United States and two of its most […]