CAFTA's strategic importance

CAFTA is NAFTA with strategic importance, though less the economic impact. It is rather interesting that some Republicans have been the vocal opponent of CAFTA when they are also part of the group wanting immigration controls for strategic impact.
The Reagan revolution spread to Central America and helped usher in a democratic reform movement that enveloped the region. However, because of the lack of economic reform, the cental american region is sliding back towards powerful power politics of the few--ie. Daniel Ortega.