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South Florida is at a critical juncture for global trade, on the cusp of great new developments, while facing daunting challenges.

The good news is that Latin America--South Florida's top trade region--is growing again, increasing demand for goods shipped through our ports. Total international merchandise trade for the tri-county area rose 4.4 percent last year, crossing $54 billion--about where we were three years ago. "The picture is much more positive," notes Manny Mencia, head of international for Enterprise Florida, the state's economic development agency. "We have