ocr: Five years ago in Miami, the leaders of 34 of the 35 nations in the hemisphere (Cuba excepted) pledged to create a free-trade area by 2005 that stretched from Alaska to Argentina. It was a bold move, reflecting both a commitment to cooperation and confidence in the future. Will it happen? Probably not. Does it matter? Not really. In 1994, Presidents and Prime Ministers reflected the momentum and euphoria of success. For the first time in history all the nations of the hemisphere, with the notable exception of Cuba, boasted democratically elected governments. They had successfully negotiated a ...
