US-Peru Free Trade Agreement
The Peru FTA will lead to further exploitation of animals
and the environment in Peru. Many believe that the upcoming trade
agreement with Peru could
act as a gateway for other Latin American countries to pass free trade
agreements in places like Colombia
where the majority of indigenous farmers strongly oppose the plans. Industry and government experts expect
foreign mining investment to increase as well as logging. These industries destroy the delicate and
irreplaceable habitats in Peru's
rainforests and contribute to subsistence hunting of thousands of wild
animals. In addition, U.S. exports of
poultry, pork, and beef will increase.
