Implications of Globalization and Free Trade Agreement on agriculture and food production in Colombia

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ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this document is to analyze The United States and Colombia opening agreement that has been thought to enhance economic growth and prosperity between both countries and what globalization represents for Colombia on its environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity. Furthermore, to discuss the opportunities generated by the trade and the controversies that has been expressed by people on different media. This document concludes with all the issues that could affect Colombia governability on agriculture and economy.RESUMEN: En este documento se analiza el proceso de negociación que se ha venido dando entre Colombia y Estados Unidos para firmar el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC). Se inicia con un breve recuento de lo que ha representado la globalización para Colombia y las diferentes visiones y abordajes. Continúa explicando los tratados de libre comercio para centrarse en la negociación entre Colombia y Estados Unidos, las oportunidades yamenazas que esta genera y las controversias que ha suscitado; finaliza con un análisis sobre las posibles implicaciones que traería el Tratado de Libre Comercio para la soberanía alimentaria de Colombia

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