Number: RS20864
Title: A Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations
Authors: J.F. Hornbeck, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: At the fourth Summit of the Americas held in November 2005, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela blocked an effort to restart negotiations, and further action has not occurred. This report follows the FTAA process.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated July 15, 2008