Roman military expansion explored the limits of colonialism and European kings and queens plundered distant lands in the name of religion and progress.
Today, advocates of free trade with Latin America stress that with more trade comes a stronger democratic structure, a better legal system, and less corruption.
Civil society campaigns argue that with free trade comes a growth market in hypocrisy – one code of conduct in Europe, and a lower standard in Latin America.
Are we now in a post-colonial age?
Interviewees:
- Renate Weber, member of the European Parliament (Liberals)
- Luis de Grandes Pascual, member of the European Parliament (Centre-Right)
- Vincent Vallies, Head of Office, International Office for Human Rights, Action on Colombia (OIDHACO)
- Julieta González, Policy and Advocacy Officer, Central America APRODEV, EU Office
- Susanna Daag, Executive Secretary of the Copenhagen Initiative for Central America and Mexico (CIFCA)
- Luisa Santos, Director of International Relations, BUSINESSEUROPE
- Samla Da Rosa Mesquita, EUBrasil
- Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade
Moderator: Brian Maguire, Euranet Plus News Agency
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