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South American presidents announce creation of new regional bloc
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS MARCH 22, 2019 / 1:56 PM / UPDATED 16 MINUTES AGO
South American presidents announce creation of new regional bloc
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A group of South American leaders signed a declaration on Friday to create a bloc they say is open to any country, regardless of ideology, to collaborate on solving regional problems.
Presidents from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru attended the summit in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Chile and Colombia had led the push for the new ‘Prosur’ political grouping after criticism that a previous bloc, Unasur, failed to take action on crisis-stricken Venezuela.
“This will be a forum with a firm and clear commitment to democracy, freedom and a respect for human rights,” said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera following the signing ceremony.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was not among the leaders invited to meet in Santiago on Friday.
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South American presidents announce creation of new regional bloc
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A group of South American leaders signed a declaration on Friday to create a bloc they say is open to any country, regardless of ideology, to collaborate on solving regional problems.
Presidents from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru attended the summit in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Chile and Colombia had led the push for the new ‘Prosur’ political grouping after criticism that a previous bloc, Unasur, failed to take action on crisis-stricken Venezuela.
“This will be a forum with a firm and clear commitment to democracy, freedom and a respect for human rights,” said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera following the signing ceremony.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was not among the leaders invited to meet in Santiago on Friday.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chile-summit/south-american-presidents-announce-creation-of-new-regional-bloc-idUSKCN1R32BJ
