Globalization in Latin America

The Law, Politics and Economics of Preferential Trade Agreements

Manfred Elsig, Rodrigo Polanco, Andrew Lugg

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Law
• eBook ISBN:
  9781009568098
• Subtopic: International Law
• Index: Law

The approach of Latin American countries to preferential trade agreements (PTAs) is a fascinating topic. There is a rich history of policymakers using PTAs to pursue different economic and political models of integration. What really stands out is the diversity of approaches and attitudes to the use of PTAs. While some countries have been rule-makers and have made innovative attempts to introduce new issues, others have been reluctant to use PTAs. In response to the growing interest in and politicisation of PTAs in the wider public –  including renewed consideration of 'with whom to trade' – this book brings together scholars from inside and outside Latin America to address the past, present, and future challenges associated with PTAs. The contributions, from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, offer new insights into issues related to the design, diffusion, and impact of PTAs. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title
• Title page
• Imprints page
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Mapping the PTA Universe in Latin America
• 3 Preferences for Trading Partners: Evidence from Citizens and Legislators in Latin America
• 4 Making Trade Agreements Work for Women:: What’s Behind the South American Approach?
• 5 Assessing Special and Differential Treatment in Latin American Trade Agreements
• 6 Digital and Environmental Provisions in Latin American Trade Agreements
• 7 Trade Law Impact on Food Security in Latin America: Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement Case
• 8 How Preferential Trade Agreements Are Perceived in Chile: From Love to Hate in a Single Step?
• 9 Chile’s PTA Services Impact Assessment Looking beyond Trade Flows: Women’s Employment Participation
• 10 Food Labelling Regulation of the Pacific Alliance Members
• 11 The Political Economy of Investment Protection Reform in South American PTAs
• 12 Trade Protectionism and Integration in Latin America: The Cases of Brazil and Mexico
• 13 Anti-China Sentiment and the Politics of Brazilian Agribusiness
• Index