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Complex, complejo, complique. (Focus on).


The issues aren't easy. Small markets, difficult business practices and a lack of predictability when disputes arise are substantial barriers to free trade and the foreign investment needed for economic development in Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific.  and the Caribbean.

The reality, however, is quite simple. Endemic poverty and increased competition from globalization globalization

Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation
 make it imperative to accelerate the pace of transformation currently underway in the small economies that make up the Third Border of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. .

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Caribbean Latin American Action (CLAA) brings together leaders from the private and public sectors to break down barriers and work for integration, harmonization har·mo·nize  
v. har·mo·nized, har·mo·niz·ing, har·mo·niz·es

v.tr.
1. To bring or come into agreement or harmony. See Synonyms at agree.

2. Music To provide harmony for (a melody).
 and the impartial application of the law.

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Title Annotation:Caribbean Latin American Action
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Date:Mar 1, 2003
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