The American Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to pass the Free Trade Agreement signed with Central America. The president of the American Chamber of Commerce, Andres Aybar said that the passing of the treaty is in the best interest of the nation. "The dynamic benefits of free trade agreements, as well as opportunities they offer for expanding trade and diversifying the base of local productivity are well known," said Aybar. He warned that, "to not do so is to navigate against modernity and economic progress," as per a report in El Siglo. He spoke during the February luncheon of the American Chamber of Commerce.
