By signing the agreement, the EU would be able to gain access to transport infrastructure as well as connections that would enable trade with North and South America, therefore expanding their markets with this continent. Nevertheless, EU main aim is to gain unlimited access to the regionas natural resources, water, biodiversity, state owned businesses and to consolidate their control over public services which are currently being provided in many cases by EU companies.

Spanish version at: www.igtn.org/page/819