The author emphasizes that regional planning and coordination was no longer the means of integration, but rather free market competition, without any government intervention. García is good at providing relevant and numerous examples to ensure that his arguments are relevant and reflect an in-depth view of the topic at hand. In 1994, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) showed great enthusiasm for regional cooperation, but it focused only on achieving modest milestones in specific areas such as transport, tourism and commerce (61). Xenophobic prejudice against migrant groups, observed between Dominicans and Haitians, and the similarity of economic conditions of Caribbean countries (in terms of tourism and agriculture) pose a threat to any regional cooperation and integration.