In the history of the Central American Republics many attempts at union,
either political or economic or both, have been made and all have failed.
Presently, these same countries are united economically once again as the
Central American Common Market. In this latest attempt at union also doomed
to failure?
This paper reviews the historical background of the region and the
events leading to the present economic integration pact, summarizes the major
agreements and treaties, discusses the chronic economic obstacles that must
be overcome and examines the results to date of the nascent Central American
Common Market.http://www.archive.org/details/studyofcentralam00harnLieutenant, United States NavyLieutenant Commander, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited
