Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Departmenthttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTGD/browse/?fq=untl_decade:2010-2019&fq=str_location_country:Peru&fq=str_location_country:Colombia&fq=untl_collection:CRSR2016-06-02T05:26:07-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents DepartmentThe Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America2016-06-02T05:26:07-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc847590/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc847590/"><img alt="The Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America" title="The Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc847590/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of the structure of the Pacific Alliance, events leading up to its creation, and the economic significance of the Member countries.</p>Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues2015-05-29T05:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505421/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505421/"><img alt="Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues" title="Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505421/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a brief overview of current policies regarding temporary protected status (TPS), which is relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It includes information about humanitarian migrants, temporary protected status, other blanket forms of relief, nationalities receiving protections, and issues with TPS, as well as recent legislation.</p>ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues2015-05-29T05:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505405/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505405/"><img alt="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" title="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505405/small/"/></a></p><p>The Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) extends special duty treatment to certain U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru that meet domestic content and other requirements. The purpose of ATPA is to promote economic growth in the Andean region and to encourage a shift away from dependence on illegal drugs by supporting legitimate economic activities. This report outlines the impact and policy implications of the ATPA.</p>The Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462830/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462830/"><img alt="The Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America" title="The Pacific Alliance: A Trade Integration Initiative in Latin America" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462830/small/"/></a></p><p>The Pacific Alliance is a regional integration initiative formed by Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru on April 28, 2011. Its main purpose is for members to form a regional trading bloc and forge stronger economic ties with the Asia-Pacific region. This report provides an overview of the structure of the Pacific Alliance, events leading up to its creation, and the economic significance of the Member countries.</p>ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues2012-09-19T20:16:14-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103242/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103242/"><img alt="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" title="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103242/small/"/></a></p><p>The Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) extends special duty treatment to certain U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru that meet domestic content and other requirements. This report outlines the various aspects of the ATPA, including significant dates and modifications.</p>Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues2012-07-24T12:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94175/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94175/"><img alt="Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues" title="Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94175/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a brief overview of current policies regarding temporatry protected status (TPS), which is relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It includes information about humanitarian migrants, temporary protected status, other blanket forms of relief, nationalities receiving protections, and issues with TPS, as well as recent legislation.</p>Latin America: Terrorism Issues2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87366/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87366/"><img alt="Latin America: Terrorism Issues" title="Latin America: Terrorism Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87366/small/"/></a></p><p>U.S. attention to terrorism in Latin America intensified in the aftermath of the September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, with an increase in bilateral and regional cooperation. Over the past several years, policymakers have been concerned about Iran's increasing activities in Latin America, particularly its relations with Venezuela, although there has been disagreement over the extent and significance of Iran's relations with the region. In the 112th Congress, several initiatives have been introduced related to terrorism issues in the Western Hemisphere regarding Mexico, Venezuela, and the activities of Iran and Hezbollah, and several oversight hearings have been held.</p>ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87386/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87386/"><img alt="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" title="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87386/small/"/></a></p><p>The Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) extends special duty treatment to certain U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru that meet domestic content and other requirements. The purpose of ATPA is to promote economic growth in the Andean region and to encourage a shift away from dependence on illegal drugs by supporting legitimate economic activities. This report outlines the various aspects of the ATPA, including significant dates and modifications.</p>ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues2011-04-28T13:31:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33107/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33107/"><img alt="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" title="ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33107/small/"/></a></p><p>The Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) extends special duty treatment to certain U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru that meet domestic content and other requirements. The purpose of ATPA is to promote economic growth in the Andean region and to encourage a shift away from dependence on illegal drugs by supporting legitimate economic activities. This report outlines the various aspects of the ATPA, including significant dates and modifications.</p>