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Editorial. Comments on the trade policies enacted by U.S. President George W. Bush. Consideration of the promotion of free trade; Effects of reconstruction in 1945; Significance of the Doha Development Agenda, a trade policy agreement launched by the U.S. and the European Union; Status of the World Trade Organization; Criticism from European publications with regards to the regional and bilateral free-trade negotiations made by the U.S.

This article discusses Miami as an emerging business center. Long accustomed to being just a hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, Miami recently awarded itself an upgrade. Only 20 years ago, Miami had a serious brand problem, mainly thanks to the corruption and drugs that provided such good storylines for the TV series" Miami Vice". The FTAA office would further entrench the city's burgeoning reputation as the business and finance capital of the Latin market, both in the United States and in Latin America itself. Unlike most of their home countries, Miami offers Latin America's businesses political and financial stability, a comparatively transparent and efficient legal system, and superb communications, combined with the lifestyle of South Beach. Anti-American sentiment throughout Latin America could yet put Miami at a disadvantage, and Puerto Rico sees itself as a good cultural and political compromise.