Guatemala Grassroots against FTA
The appeal of unconstitutionality against the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with United States is in force in Guatemala, even though it has been formally certified by Washington. Anti-FTA Rally Shakes Lima

This was confirmed to Prensa Latina by lawyer Ramon Cardenas, one of the members of the commission that, on behalf of the over 30 social, grassroots and union organizations, prepared the allegation against the trade deal.

"I think the appeal is well prepared and there are sufficient elements to prove the FTA is violating several articles of the Constitution, so the Court has now to amend mistakes committed by the Congress when approving it," stated the lawyer.

Cardenas regretted that pact is going to come into force July 1 without having any law to compensate its impact on the most vulnerable sectors of the society.

The absence of a Rural Development Law will square off local farmers with the powerful US economy, said Cardenas.

According to the lawyer, if judges decide to support the FTA it is still possible to present other appeals, even if it is already implemented.