The purpose of this investigation is to examine the political factors which came into the creation and implementation of the Andean Foreign Investment Code. This study analyzes the political forces in the creation of the Code and examines the implementation of the Code in each of the Andean countries. This investigation concludes that although the Code has not been implemented uniformly in the Andean countries, it remains an important part of the Andean Common Market. In addition, the continual political consensus among the member countries is emphasized for the continuation of the Andean integration effort.

Photograph of a train/bus station in Ibarra, Ecuador. A large group of people can be seen waiting under the cover of the train station. A small train is stopped at the station and people are boarding it. Some buildings are present on the right.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). A large amount of vendors and shoppers can be seen. One woman is standing next to a group of brown sacks. Many of the people are wearing hats and shawls.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). Two vendors can be seen selling various textiles. The textiles are hanging from a concrete umbrella structure in order to be displayed. People are browsing the textiles at the market.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). In the foreground, a group of people are browsing the market. Textile vendors can be seen in the background along with their textiles hanging from a concrete umbrella structure in order to be displayed.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador. People can be seen sitting and standing on a small hill near the market. Many of the people are wearing hats and shawls.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador. A woman is sitting on the ground and has her yarn on display at the market for shoppers to browse. Other people can be seen walking around and browsing the market.

Photograph of the San Francisco Square (Plaza de San Francisco) in Quito, Ecuador. A large number of people can be seen walking amongst the plaza. The Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús) is visible in the background. A water fountain is present in the square. White buildings with brown roofing surround the plaza.

Photograph of the Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia) in Quito, Ecuador. The plaza is also known as the "Plaza Grande." The plaza has greenery throughout, benches and the Independence Monument (Monumento a la Independencia). The Carondelet Palace (Palacio de Carondelet) can be seen in the background on the left while the Hotel Plaza Grande is on the right.

Photograph of a street in Quito, Ecuador. A row of cars are parked on the right side of the street. A large number of buildings line the street and are also present in the background. The El Panecillo hill can be seen in the distance along with the Virgin of El Panecillo monument at the top of the hill.

Photograph of a market in Saquisilí, Ecuador. Vendors selling produce are visible in the foreground. A large number of people attending the market can be seen in the background along with buildings.

Photograph of a market in Saquisilí, Ecuador. Vendors selling livestock are visible in the foreground. A large number of people attending the market can be seen in the background along with buildings.

Photograph of a parade in Saquisilí, Ecuador. The parade is passing through a street and traveling away from the photographer. Some individuals appear to be holding signs up in the air.

Photograph of a parade in Saquisilí, Ecuador. Two individuals can be seen dancing in traditional dress which includes a large headdress, a mask, a tunic and white pants. Another man is standing in the center of the group and playing the drums. A large number of people are gathered in the street and celebrating.

Photograph of a parade in Saquisilí, Ecuador. A group of people are traveling down the street together. One person is carrying a blue, green and yellow flag. Many of the individuals are wearing hats and shawls.

Photograph of a view of the El Altar volcano in Riobamba, Ecuador. A pathway and lampposts can be seen in the foreground. The extinct El Altar volcano is visible in the distance.

Photograph of a train that is traveling from Riobamba to Guayaquil in Ecuador. A large number of people can be seen riding on the roof of two train cars. The train appears to be traveling past a mountain.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador. A large number of people appear to be waiting in line next to a building. Many of the people are wearing hats and shawls.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). Two vendors can be seen in the foreground, one is selling produce while the other is selling textiles. The textiles are hanging from a concrete umbrella structure in order to be displayed. A group of people are gathered on the left.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). A group of people in the foreground appear to be socializing. Textile vendors can be seen in the background along with a concrete umbrella structure.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). In the foreground, a group of people are sitting together. Textile vendors can be seen in the background along with their textiles hanging from a concrete umbrella structure in order to be displayed.

Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador. Vendors selling grains and legumes can be seen on the left. On the right, people are browsing the vendor's offerings.

Photograph of a jewelry vendor at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador. The vendor has various beaded jewelry on display and a group of people are browsing the jewelry. An umbrella is shading the shoppers as they browse.

Photograph of the Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) in Quito, Ecuador. The church is also known as the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco). The church is located on the San Francisco Square (Plaza de San Francisco) in the historic center of the city. A large number of people can be seen standing near the church and amongst the plaza.