The president of the industry and commerce commission of the Senate, Andres Bautista said that it is likely that the Free Trade Agreement signed by former President Leonel Fernandez with Central America will be soon approved with all its protocols included. He said the main obstacle to the passing of the treaty were the matters relative to import of milk and chicken from Central America and others regarding the Nicaragua protocol. He says negotiations have led to advances in this direction. He said Costa Rica accepted reciprocity in regards to tariffs. He expects the free trade agreement to be passed this week by the Senate. The Caribbean Free Trade Agreement was passed already by the Senate. Pending for this treatment to enter into effect is for the Legal Adviser of the Presidency to send the document to the Ministry of Foreign Relations so that participating Caribbean nations be notified. This is expected to occur this week or next.
