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Since the beginning of the 1990s almost all Latin American countries have begun to change their strategies from protectionism to free trade. Historically, plans for regional economic integration have a long tradition on this continent, but attempts to bring them to fruition have failed time and time again. This report surveys past developments and attempts to show the prospects of success for the current free trade strategies in Latin America.
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Brand, D. Free trade in Latin America: A successful way out of crisis?. Intereconomics 26, 286–295 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02929013
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