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Padilla is pictured with Ruiz in front of American and Costa Rican flags.

Under Secretary Padilla Urges Costa Rican Approval of Pending Trade Legislation

Washington (June 5)—Under Secretary Christopher A. Padilla meets with Costa Rican Minister of Trade Marco Vinicio Ruiz to discuss progress of CAFTA-DR implementation. Padilla urged the Costa Rican National Assembly to quickly approve the pending trade legislation so that Costa Rica can join CAFTA-DR. (CAFTA-DR)