Costa Rica
To circumvent the situation, the government called a referendum in October 2007, the first in the history of the country, where the majority supported the agreement. However, after the referendum there were other obstacles to the adoption of certain complementary laws, the latest of which, an intellectual property, was passed by Congress in mid-November. The delays forced the government to ask for two extensions Arias Washington. Finally, on December 23, representatives of the two countries exchanged diplomatic notes in Washington, in which Costa Rica reported that it had met all requirements. Of course, to this reality no reviews cross, like the Nobel Prize for Peace. 1980a, International President Serpaj Al. Adolfo Perez Esquivel, when in a letter to the president of the republic idea Areas Costa Rica Oscar (also Nobel Peace Prize, he pointed out in some of its lines: There are concerns that make the situation to lead the country to sign the FTA with the United States. Both you and the legislators know that these agreements commercial or otherwise have absolutely nothing, the unit will be total, as you well know, the big powers are those imposed price and condition the life and development of peoples.
It should be remembered and to remember agricultural subsidies to U.S. producers, the asymmetry and inequality are enormous, some will benefit at the expense of hunger and misery of the people of Costa Rica. It is necessary to create the spaces for participation and trading with the U.S., are important and necessary, but without loss of sovereignty and the right of the people. The signing of FTA with U.S. lead to Costa Rica to become an American colony, and add a star closer to his flag. The failure of the U.S. to introduce a continental level in 2005 of NAFTA, is a clear and forceful that there are people who not give up to resist the strong pressure and have the courage to defend their rights. Faced with these challenges may wonder he wants the Costa Rican people.
If a query was made to enable the people democratically decide on their present and future? Let me tell you Mr President, I am sure most of the people of Costa Rica does not want to be a colony and lose their sovereign rights, identity and values. We are facing great challenges in our countries and the world. The dynamics and village life is permanent and must seek paths of integration with Latin American countries. Have a voice and opportunities for growth and integrated development, such as education, health, housing and work in a free and sovereign State, with the observance of human rights since their integrity in building democracy. a Mr President take my words as a solidarity contribution of a brother who wants the best for the people of Costa Rica and all the people of Latin America.
San Jose Time