The highly favorable investment climate continues for U.S. firms despite the occasional inconsistencies associated with governmental and judicial actions. A variety of cases exist where U.S. companies have been unfairly affected by what they consider to be arbitrary and capricious enforcement of laws. Although much has been achieved in such areas as deregulation and market opening, the government has been less successful in guaranteeing rule of law. The government itself recognizes that the administration of justice must be improved as well, to speed up court cases, and guarantee a fair, competitive business environment. The U.S. government supports these changes.
Social stability is also a potential issue of the future.
Despite the outward measures of success, important problems still remain to be dealt with, such as high unemployment rates, regional disparities in economic development, and the lack of adequate social services. All these issues could erode popular support for the economic program and force the Government to slow the pace of change.