The U.S. Congress has refused to ratify the free trade agreement with Colombia. We know very well that the United States does not necessarily tend to act like a boy scout in economic, business and trade matters. Its purpose is to make money and engage in profitable exchange. We still think that economic exchange is good to the extent that everyone comes out a winner. However, that is not always the case with the United States.
It claims that its decisions are based on human rights. It's definitely making reference to human rights, as it does, for example, in the case of China, which is doing them enormous harm in the area of international trade. However, I don't think that Colombia harms the United States economically.
In your view, senator and ambassador, why has the United States not ratified the free trade agreement with Colombia? It claims that it is for human rights reasons. Don't you think there's something else, such as the trafficking underway in Colombia? Do you perceive any other special interests?