Meanwhile, they keep trashing our planet

This recent article by Mark Engler and Nadia Martínez shows what can happen if the new Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) gets passed. Look out, world! The tactics aren't new -- US oil companies were doing the same sorts of things in Mexico at the beginning of the last century. But every time they destroy more of our environment, recovery becomes even chancier. Check out Free trade agreement threatens Costa Rican environmental protections