Guatemala Could Push Back EU Agreement

If the European Union does not make more flexible its postures, Guatemala would request Central America to push back the signature of the agreement.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Economy Minister Rubén Morales stated that if the country does not receive more benefits than the current Generalized Preference System (SGP-plus), Guatemala could recommend against signing the agreement.

“In any case, with the agreement, should we lose when comparing to SGP-plus; we should win. In no way could we accept less access to Europe than what we enjoy today”, said Morales.

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