This will be one of the last chapters of the negotiation process as it is one of the most difficult to reach a consensus for since it affects the direct interest of both sides.

Siglo XXi published on its website: “To conclude the negotiations by the date established, Central America would become the first region to close with the European Union an agreement “block to block.” Both sides hope to sign the agreement in 2010 under the Spanish presidency of the European Union.”

Source: sigloxxi.com

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