The Chilean and Panamanian governments have agreed to promote a cruise route between both countries and decided that Chile will be the first Latin American ally of the Logistics Hub of Panama.
The president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, and his Chilean counterpart, Sebastián Piñera, agreed to jointly promote the Pacific-South cruise route, which will go from Panama to Valparaíso and vice versa, aimed at increasing the number of tourists visiting both nations, informed the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Colombia, Peru, Chile and Mexico approved the inclusion of Costa Rica to the Partnership Framework Agreement, the first step towards total integration into the block.
From a press release issued by the Presidency of Costa Rica:
The group of countries that Costa Rica, Panama and others in the region want to join, will next week sign in the immediate elimination of tariffs on 92% of trade goods.
The protocol on tax relief for 92% of goods traded between the countries of the Pacific Alliance will be signed next week at a summit to be held at Cartagena de Indias, confirmed the Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos.
Packaged foods that are exported to the South American country must indicate levels of sugar, salt and fat.
The advertising of packaged foods containing high levels of sugar, salt or fat must contain the message "Eating healthy and exercising is good for your health." The new regulation applies to products manufactured in Chile and imported ones.
Martinelli and Piñera have agreed to review the free trade agreement signed in 2008, including investment protection clauses, among other topics.
The decision was announced during an official visit made by Chile's President Sebastian Piñera to Panama where he met with President Ricardo Martinelli in order to strengthen political and trade relations. "There was talk of improving the FTA, the renegotiation of certain terms and investment treaties," said Martinelli.
The Salvadoran government plans to acquire a fleet of 10 A-37 aircraft which the Chilean government is selling in the amount of $8.6 million.
This was reported by the Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes during his speech at the celebration of the 189th anniversary of the founding of the Armed Forces and the Day of the Soldier.
"This fleet will strengthen (...) to our air force, which in recent decades has not had the necessary support," said Funes.
The average Latin American voter wants fridges and washing machines. He has abandoned ideological banners and demands prosperity.
The presidential election of business tycoon Sebastián Piñera in Chile seems to affirm a generalized trend in Latin American voters: free market and pragmatism.
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