TLC/ CAFTA

I do not know how many of you know about TLC/CAFTA. It is the Central America Free Trade Agreement… think NAFTA but with Central America instead of with Canada and Mexico. We have had a lot of protests this last week in Guatemala because the Congress and President are discussing whether to ratify the agreement; they probably will, if they have not already The schools were closed for two days for the children’s safety along with many businesses for fear that the protests could become dangerous… just like in the States. Many feel that TLC/CAFTA will only benefit the United States and the rich in the Central American countries… that the gap between the poor and the rich will only grow. The thing is while the majority of Guatemalans know about this agreement, how many citizens of the US know about it?