A U.S. Role in Chile's Democratic and Economic Reforms


 

Publication Date: June 1991

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Michael G. Wilson

Research Area: Trade

Keywords: Latin American

Type: Report

Coverage: Chile

Abstract:

The Bush Administration can fortify Chile’s gains and create strong incentives for free market reform in Latin America by signing a free trade pact with Chile. An FTA with Santiago will help institutionalize Chile’s free market revolution and advance Chile’s economic growth. Bush also must work with Chile to promote the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative. By contrast, indifference or inaction by Washington could result in a setback for free markets, democracy, and security in the region.