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Free trade agreement
Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR or DR-CAFTA; Spanish: Tratado de Libre Comercio entre República Dominicana, Centroamérica
Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement
Dominican_Republic–Central_America_Free_Trade_Agreement
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agreements, including NAFTA between Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and CAFTA between Central America, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.
North_America
Country in Central America
Trade Agreement (CAFTA) — negotiated by the five countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic — with the United States. CAFTA requires that the
El_Salvador
Island country in the Caribbean
"Canada-Dominican Republic relations". GAC. Retrieved June 20, 2025. "CAFTA-DR (Dominican Republic-Central America FTA) | United States Trade Representative"
Dominican_Republic
referendum on the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was held in Costa Rica on 7 October 2007. It was originally to be held
2007 Costa Rican Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement referendum
2007_Costa_Rican_Dominican_Republic_–_Central_America_Free_Trade_Agreement_referendum
Country in Central America
including the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) since 2006, which includes the US. In 2024, Guatemala enacted the Competition
Guatemala
Country in Central America
was opened to private investment on 25 December 2005, as required under CAFTA. The price of petroleum is regulated, and the Congress often ratifies temporary
Honduras
American politician (born 1952)
the Democratic effort to block the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). For many months, Brown worked as whip on the issue, securing Democratic
Sherrod_Brown
Political party in Guatemala
opposed to open markets, the party nonetheless opposed the ratification of CAFTA in early 2005, because it favoured genetically modified agricultural products
Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity
Guatemalan_National_Revolutionary_Unity
shifted to the ratification of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Main supporters of the approval included the President's PLN, which established
Politics_of_Costa_Rica
Costa Rican politician (born 1954)
critic of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). He has called for the renegotiations of CAFTA to add protection for vulnerable farmers and industrial
Ottón_Solís
Bilateral relations
tuberculosis (TB), promoting economic growth through policy reform, support for CAFTA-DR implementation, and technical assistance to small producers and tourism
Dominican Republic–United States relations
Dominican_Republic–United_States_relations
Lower house of the U.S. Congress
2015. Henry, Ed; Barrett, Ted (July 28, 2005). "House narrowly approves CAFTA". CNN. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved January
United States House of Representatives
United_States_House_of_Representatives
stabilization. On 1 July 2006, the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) entered into force between the United States and Guatemala. It has since
Economy_of_Guatemala
Charter city in Bay Islands, Honduras
ZEDE law might violate international trade agreements, including the DR-CAFTA free trade agreement. The founder of Próspera, Erick Brimen, also has spent
Próspera
Region of the Americas
Agreement, the Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Andean Community of Nations
Latin_America
reservations about supporting the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) unless the interests of the domestic U.S. sugar industry (including Minnesota's
Political positions of Norm Coleman
Political_positions_of_Norm_Coleman
Country in Central America
the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2021. PBS Now Politics CAFTA Archived 8 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine. (PDF). Retrieved on 2 May
Nicaragua
American lobbyist, attorney, and politician (born 1949)
veto of the Farm Bill. Coleman expressed reservations about supporting DR-CAFTA (Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement) unless the interests
Norm_Coleman
American politician and activist (born 1941)
trade agreements, Sanders voted against and has long spoken against NAFTA, CAFTA, and PNTR with China. He has called them a "disaster for the American worker"
Bernie_Sanders
American politician (1935–2023)
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and voted against the Freedom to Farm Act in 1996. He supported fast-tracked
Herb_Kohl
countries, the Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). CAFTA-DR entered into force for the Dominican Republic on 1 March 2007. The
Economy of the Dominican Republic
Economy_of_the_Dominican_Republic
critic of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). He has called for the renegotiations of CAFTA to add protection for vulnerable farmers and industrial
2006 Costa Rican general election
2006_Costa_Rican_general_election
Political party of Costa Rica
was translated into the voting polls as Arias (who was pro-CAFTA) and Solís (who was anti-CAFTA) were practically tied after the election. Arias won by a
National Liberation Party (Costa Rica)
National_Liberation_Party_(Costa_Rica)
Chief tax-writing committee of the House of Representatives
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). From 1911 to 1974, the Ways and Means Committee also had the responsibility
United States House Committee on Ways and Means
United_States_House_Committee_on_Ways_and_Means
Central America CAFTA No Dominican Republic Caribbean CAFTA Yes El Salvador Central America CAFTA No Guatemala Central America CAFTA No Honduras Central
Foreign and intergovernmental relations of Puerto Rico
Foreign_and_intergovernmental_relations_of_Puerto_Rico
Failed 2005 trade agreement for North and South America
superseded by the USMCA) Costa Rica- Dominican Republic (superseded by DR-CAFTA) Costa Rica- Trinidad and Tobago (superseded by a Costa Rica – CARICOM FTA)
Free Trade Area of the Americas
Free_Trade_Area_of_the_Americas
Subregion of North America
with the PRC. Signed in 2004, the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is an agreement between the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala
Central_America
American right-wing advocacy group
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), and other free trade agreements
John_Birch_Society
Government ministry of Costa Rica
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Trade (Costa Rica)
Ministry_of_Foreign_Trade_(Costa_Rica)
Australian company
June 1967. p. 23. "Cadbury Schweppes". Food Australia Official Journal of CAFTA and AIFST. 42: 205. 1990. Sir Macpherson Robertson at Australian Dictionary
MacRobertson's
American politician (born 1955)
supporter of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), working with the Bush administration to secure passage of that free-trade
Kevin_Brady
Leader of Nicaragua (1979–1990; since 2007)
Nicaragua from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and to obstruct multilateral loans to Nicaragua. Venezuela and Russia
Daniel_Ortega
Retrieved May 20, 2023. "United States - Bahrain". World Trade Organization. "CAFTA-DR (Dominican Republic-Central America FTA)". USTR.gov. Retrieved May 20
Free trade agreements of the United States
Free_trade_agreements_of_the_United_States
and joined the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) to spur manufacturing and exports. The Salvadoran government undertook
Economy_of_El_Salvador
a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States known as CAFTA-DR, and another in negotiations with Peru. The Panama Canal is the connection
Economy_of_Central_America
Metropolitan area in California, United States
exported $25.1 billion to the NAFTA region and $776 million in goods to the CAFTA region. Overall, in 2014 the average wages and salaries reached $57,519
Greater_Los_Angeles
Organization) Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Enabling clause Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Assistance
Index of international trade articles
Index_of_international_trade_articles
American politician (born 1960)
a centrist Democrat and was among the minority of Democrats to support CAFTA. While in the House, she was one of only 17 Democrats to vote for the Teamwork
Blanche_Lincoln
American politician and diplomat (born 1943)
CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024. "Kerry Statement on CAFTA". www.iatp.org. Retrieved June 22, 2024. "U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records
John_Kerry
US legislative bill
Nicaragua from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and to obstruct multilateral loans to the country. The bill was signed
RENACER_Act
Governor of New York since 2021
do not work." She believes that free trade agreements such as NAFTA and CAFTA have suppressed U.S. wages and benefits and caused job loss in the United
Kathy_Hochul
American politician (born 1962)
Democrats to vote in favor of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), a vote which lost her the endorsement of the AFL-CIO and other unions
Melissa_Bean
Trade bloc in North America (1994–2020)
called it "a continuation of other disastrous trade agreements, like NAFTA, CAFTA, and permanent normal trade relations with China". He believes that free
North American Free Trade Agreement
North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement
Central American dish
negotiations for the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR) in 2003. El Salvador wanted to patent the pupusa as an exclusive export
Pupusa
Asian free-trade area
Free Trade Area Business Portal China's official CAFTA website (in Chinese) Xinhua News Agency's CAFTA coverage (in Chinese) China Asean Free Trade website
ASEAN–China_Free_Trade_Area
Dominican jurist, political scientist, diplomat and academic (born 1957)
Flavio Darío Espinal with President George Bush and other ambassadors after the signing of DR-CAFTA
Flavio_Dario_Espinal
American advocacy group
around the country rallied in DC for the Student March Against AIDS. SACU & CAFTA: in 2006, Global Justice's STJC was involved in opposing the Free Trade
Global_Justice_(organization)
Proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the US
Korea Multilateral Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Proposed Bilateral Brazil
Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade
Agreement_on_Reciprocal,_Fair,_and_Balanced_Trade
Colombia-Mexico-Venezuela Agreement
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) Mercosur Free Trade Area of the Americas UNASUR "Bloomberg.com: Latin America"
G3_Free_Trade_Agreement
Part of a larger geographical region or continent
economics: Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) Great Lakes Megalopolis Mesoamerican region North American Free Trade Agreement
Subregion
Bilateral relations
signatories except Costa Rica ratified CAFTA in 2005, and the agreement entered into force in the first half of 2006. CAFTA eliminates tariffs and other barriers
Honduras–United States relations
Honduras–United_States_relations
American politician (born 1958)
Also in 2005, Cantwell voted for the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), which angered many who opposed free trade agreements. Others argued that
Maria_Cantwell
Political and ideological movement in Costa Rica
Guillermo Solís Rivera, who left the PLN for the PAC over the PLN'S support of CAFTA. Mariano Figueres Olsen (Figueres Ferrer's son and leader of the Patriotic
Figuerism
Largest lake in Central America
Carcharhinus leucas. Animal Diversity Web. Accessed 2008-04-06 Homziak, Jurij. CAFTA Interim Environmental Review – Lake Nicaragua Archived 2017-11-13 at the
Lake_Nicaragua
President of Costa Rica from 1998 to 2002
though similar measures were later implemented after Costa Rica joined the CAFTA-DR in 2009. Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría was born on 9 January 1940
Miguel_Ángel_Rodríguez
American politician and attorney (born 1940)
voted against the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Leahy voted for the Defense of Marriage Act and was one of the few in
Patrick_Leahy
2001–2009 U.S. presidential administration
CAFTA-DR established a free trade are between the United States and several countries in Latin America.
Presidency_of_George_W._Bush
Province of Costa Rica
Demonstration against CAFTA-DR in Bribrí town
Limón_Province
American politician (born 1945)
2006, he cosponsored H.R. 4777, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. CAFTA and Trade Act Hayes vacillated on the Central American Free Trade Agreement
Robin_Hayes
US non-profit organization
trade and privatization such as the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). CISPES organizes delegations to visit with El Salvador's left wing activists
Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador
Committee_in_Solidarity_with_the_People_of_El_Salvador
Political union between El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua from 1896 to 1898
2006. "Central American Integration System". Retrieved 7 August 2020. "CAFTA-DR (Dominican Republic-Central America FTA)". OFFICE OF THE US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Greater Republic of Central America
Greater_Republic_of_Central_America
Cuban-born Florida-based businessman
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) that was being planned by bribing foreign politicians. By doing so, he
José_Fanjul
American lawyer and politician (1930–2012)
individuals with incomes of less than one million dollars. He voted against CAFTA. Specter also supported an increase in the federal minimum wage. He was
Arlen_Specter
60-34, the fewest "aye" votes in the Senate of any trade bill other than CAFTA. On July 20, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed OFTA by a vote
Oman–United States Free Trade Agreement
Oman–United_States_Free_Trade_Agreement
Mining company based in Vancouver Canada
Trade Agreement (CAFTA) in 2009 to place the matter in the hands of an international arbitration court. As Canada is not a party to CAFTA, the company declared
Pacific Rim Mining Corporation
Pacific_Rim_Mining_Corporation
American political campaign
substantial regulation of Wall Street and his opposition to the NAFTA and CAFTA trade agreements and to the Keystone XL pipeline. He made the cornerstone
Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign
Bernie_Sanders_2016_presidential_campaign
American politician (1934–2014)
or the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). He believed that free trade under NAFTA and CAFTA offered little or no economic opportunity for
Jim_Oberstar
Fiji Times. Retrieved 4 July 2025. "Food Australia: Official Journal of CAFTA and AIFST". 46. Council of Australian Food Technology Associations. 1994:
Fiji_Bitter
Free trade agreements list
(GAFTA) - 1997 Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) - 2004 South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) - 2004 East African Community
List of multilateral free trade agreements
List_of_multilateral_free_trade_agreements
American nonprofit advocacy group
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), as well as ongoing negotiations over trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific
Global_Trade_Watch
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2026 Costa Rican general election
2026_Costa_Rican_general_election
Costa Rican political party
friendly policies. Historically, PAC has opposed free trade agreements such as CAFTA, which Solís claims is improperly implemented. In addition, PAC claims that
Citizens' Action Party (Costa Rica)
Citizens'_Action_Party_(Costa_Rica)
American politician (born 1953)
importance of American unity. Gutierrez played a key role in the passage of CAFTA-DR, a landmark trade agreement that expanded opportunities for U.S. exports
Carlos_Gutierrez
American politician (born 1953)
Agreement and Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and bankruptcy reform. As U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, Chafee received
Lincoln_Chafee
American politician (born 1944)
2006. Tanner was one of the few Democrats in the House to vote in favor of CAFTA and has long distanced himself from the majority of his party on issues
John Tanner (Tennessee politician)
John_Tanner_(Tennessee_politician)
Bilateral relations
commercial and commercial relationships, including ensuring that the benefits of CAFTA-DR reach all sectors of the Guatemalan population; Cooperating to combat
Guatemala–United States relations
Guatemala–United_States_relations
Intergovernmental open trading group
088 11 6 EAEC members Armenia Azerbaijan Georgia Ukraine Moldova DR-CAFTA-US 356,964,477 13,345,469,865,037 14,008,686,684,089 4.97% 39,244 7 5 CACM
Trade_bloc
arbitration against the government of Guatemala according to Chapter 10 of CAFTA. The case was registered with ICSID on August 20, 2007, with number ARB/07/23
Rail_transport_in_Guatemala
Costa Rican economist and politician
Sánchez played an important role as a government spokesman and in favor of CAFTA implementation laws. In March 2009, Rodrigo Arias Sánchez declared himself
Rodrigo_Arias_Sánchez
Mercosur/Mercosul, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Union of South American States, CAFTA-DR, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, RIO Group, Caribbean
List of regional organizations by population
List_of_regional_organizations_by_population
Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) maintained the benefits granted by the CBI, and CAFTA provisions established country-specific shares
Ethanol_fuel_in_Brazil
Costa Rican politician
the opposition leaders against the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) with the United States. In 1997, he obtained a doctorate in political science
Rodrigo Alberto Carazo Zeledón
Rodrigo_Alberto_Carazo_Zeledón
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1936 Costa Rican general election
1936_Costa_Rican_general_election
Methodology for evaluating risks
Archived from the original (PDF) on March 14, 2006. Industry PRA software (CAFTA) A collection of links to free publications on PRA Archived 2021-11-09 at
Probabilistic_risk_assessment
Head of state and head of government of Costa Rica
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
President_of_Costa_Rica
American academic, political scientist, and political commentator
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and other trade agreements and debt relief issues. He is a media commentator
Todd_Tucker
Proposal to lower tariffs between Europe and North America
Korea Multilateral Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Proposed Bilateral Brazil
Transatlantic_Free_Trade_Area
American politician and attorney (born 1942)
in favor of the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) on its 55–45 passage in the Senate. On several occasions, Nelson voted
Bill_Nelson
Trade Agreement between Dominican Republic and United States, known as DR-CAFTA. Special adviser for the Dominican embassy in Washington, D. C. and General
Franjul_(family)
President of Costa Rica from 1978 to 1982
campaigned vigorously against the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Carazo played a leadership role in initiatives to improve relations between
Rodrigo_Carazo_Odio
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1966 Costa Rican general election
1966_Costa_Rican_general_election
States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Roosevelt Room. August 2 – CAFTA-DR is signed by President Bush in the East Room. President Bush signs the
Timeline of the George W. Bush presidency (2005)
Timeline_of_the_George_W._Bush_presidency_(2005)
Honduran politician (born 1966)
negotiating team for free trade agreements on behalf of the private sector in CAFTA, and agreements with EU, Panama and Peru. From 2004 to 2012 she represented
María_Antonia_Rivera
unable to defend Cantwell's votes in favor of the USA PATRIOT Act, NAFTA, CAFTA, and the Iraq War. On September 19, after her defeat in the Democratic primary
2006 United States Senate election in Washington
2006_United_States_Senate_election_in_Washington
American mining company
Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) On July 2, 2009, the joint venture filed an arbitration notice as per CAFTA rules, seeking $100 million of damages
Commerce_Group_Corp.
American politician (born 1963)
Australia. He also voted for the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). He voted against raising the minimum wage to US$7.25 in 2007. The American
Eric_Cantor
American politician (born 1955)
United States to enforce its antisubsidy laws abroad. He voted against CAFTA. Bayh placed a hold on the President's nominee to be the U.S. Trade Representative
Evan_Bayh
American politician (1931–2013)
issues. He was one of the few Congressional Democrats to vote in favor of CAFTA and mostly supported free trade deals. He was a supporter of TRiO programs
Ike_Skelton
Indigenous territories Elections Recent elections General: 2018 2022 2026 2007 CAFTA referendum Political parties Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1994 Costa Rican general election
1994_Costa_Rican_general_election
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