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"CIFAL Atlanta facilitates a better understanding of free trade agreements by Civil Society actors and therefore helps local communities take advantage of Free Trade Agreements outcomes."
—Ambassador Hernando Jose Gomez, Chief Negotiator for the FTAA, Colombia

"The Latin American Federation of Municipalities and Cities have a great partner in CIFAL Atlanta and we will work together in the quest for a better living standard for our people.“
—Pedro Sabat, Mayor of Santiago de Chile and President of FLACMA

"This type of programs is crucial for our performance not only for the quality of their contents but specially for the opportunity to share best practices among local authorities"
—Enrique Riera, Mayor of Asuncion, Paraguay

"Congress in all of the Latin American countries needs to engage in a deeper discussion of FTAA matters as a means to guarantee the final balance is positive for our population. CIFAL Atlanta is helping in that crucial task."
—Hon. Andre Zacharow, Congressman, Brazil

"Politicians and businessmen from all over the Americas should participate in workshops like this in Atlanta to eliminate the miths of free trade and really understand what's behind this concept."
—Hon. Celso Jaque, Federal Senator, Argentina