VOICED : Una Alianza del Pacifico sin aranceles

The eighth Pacific Alliance summit in Cartagena aimed to finalize a trade agreement eliminating tariffs on 92% of products within the bloc, promoting joint production and trade with Asia. Hosted by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, the summit included leaders from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Costa Rica, which is in the process of joining. The alliance represents 212 million people and 36% of Latin America's GDP. Sensitive agricultural products like bananas, coffee, maize, and beans are excluded from the agreement, with tariff reductions over 17 years.

What was the main goal of the Pacific Alliance Summit held in Cartagena?

• To discuss environmental policies

• To eliminate tariffs on 92% of the bloc's products

• To establish a military alliance

• To create a new currency

Which country's president was the host of the summit?

• Sebastián Piñera

• Juan Manuel Santos

• Laura Chinchilla

• Enrique Peña Nieto

How many people does the Pacific Alliance bloc represent?

• 300 million

• 500 million

• 100 million

• 212 million

What percentage of Latin America's GDP does the Pacific Alliance account for?

• 50%

• 36%

• 25%

• 75%

Which products are excluded from the immediate tariff elimination in the agreement?

• Pharmaceuticals and chemicals

• Automobiles and machinery

• Bananas and coffee

• Electronics and textiles