Latin America: Colombia

Colombia: Fewer people have disappeared in drug war than feared, says Mexican official, according to Globe and Mail. Colin Robertson Its time for Canada to join the second NAFTA of the Pacific Video Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week visited Colombia and Peru, two of the most productive economies in Latin America. Mr. Harper has made clear that Canada sees Latin America, and the Pacific Rim countries in particular, as gateways to freer trade. However, Colombia and Peru are also two of the planets largest producers and exporters of cocaine , a point the Prime Minister delicately avoided. Mr. Harper would do well to acknowledge the very real grievances Latin Americans have about drug policy, and Canadas shared responsibility in addressing the problem. More Related to this Story Colombia, FARC rebels reach agreement on agrarian reform (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.