Empresarios andinos piden diálogo ante medidas de Colombia y Ecuador que afectan el comercio subregional

Empresarios andinos expresaron preocupación por medidas comerciales entre Colombia y Ecuador. Foto: iStock

Empresarios andinos piden diálogo ante medidas de Colombia y Ecuador que afectan el comercio subregional

TL;DR

  • The Andean Business Consultative Council is concerned about new measures by Ecuador and Colombia and their potential impact on trade and local economies.
  • The Council stresses the importance of preserving legitimate intra-regional trade for economic growth, social stability, and security.
  • Policies addressing security challenges must be coordinated and balanced to avoid negatively affecting formal trade.
  • Disruptions to formal trade can lead to an increase in illicit trade and criminal economies.
  • The Council calls for reinforced cooperation between governments to jointly address security challenges without imposing trade restrictions.
  • Business leaders advocate for bilateral and institutional dialogue to restore confidence and find sustainable trade solutions.
  • Proposed solutions include incorporating technical, business, and social instances into dialogue to facilitate trade and enhance security cooperation.
  • Any measures must comply with Andean legal frameworks to ensure predictability and stability in commercial relations.
  • The business sector is committed to collaborating with governments and community organizations on technical proposals.