Competition policy

Competition policy

Las políticas de competencia o leyes antimonopolio se establecen por los gobiernos para promover la libre competencia en los mercados. Su objetivo principal es impedir las prácticas anticompetitivas y promover el bienestar de los consumidores y aumentar la capacidad de elección en el mercado. El alcance de las políticas de competencia puede variar de un país a otro, pero el objetivo subyacente es crear y mantener mercados competitivos que beneficien a los consumidores, fomenten la innovación e impulsen el crecimiento económico.

Activities:

8 November - 10 December 2021 | Course

Opportunities and challenges for MSMEs in Caribbean cross-border e-commerce

The Course is organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

22 - 26 April 2019 | Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

News:

21 March 2025 | Press Release

Authorities and Experts Call for Joint Efforts to Align Trade Policies with Sustainability Goals

During a high-level conference held at ECLAC, trade and sustainability thought leaders from across Latin America came together to advocate for a strengthened international trade system and better alignment of global commerce with the world community’s commitment to sustainable development. A number of speakers emphasized the value of cooperation on ideas to remake the trade system to be fit for purpose, especially in times of crisis such as the present. 

23 January 2024 | Press Release

UN ECOSOC Calls for International Cooperation and Joint Efforts to Foster Decent Work and Fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda

For the second time in its history, one of the United Nations’ most important organs is holding a Special Meeting at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile, on the topic of “The future of work: towards a productive, inclusive and sustainable global society.”

14 June 2017 | News

Central America Should Have a Regional Competition Authority, New ECLAC Study Proposes

The Association Agreement with the European Union obligates the countries of the subregion to have an effective competition policy.