The Emergence of Regional Organizations in Latin America and Implications for the Future of the Organization of American States (OAS)
Abstract
The emergence of regional organizations in Latin America, such as the UNASUR and the CELAC, is provoking many debates in the international arena because they have the same goals and purposes of the OAS, the oldest regional organization in the world. In fact, the creation of the OAS in 1948 was a large step for the weaker states of Latin America that had to negotiate their aspirations for security and prosperity with the US. The history of the relationship among the member states is full of controversy, mainly between the US and the Latin American states. Opposite interests, different priorities, political and economic pressure characterized decades of negotiations in the forums of the OAS. In the end, the OAS was branded by the Latin American states as an ineffective and outdated organization. This fact among others facilitated the emergence of regional organizations that in reality are threatening the existence of the OAS, requiring urgent deep reforms on its policies toward Latin America.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601438
Entities
People
- Jose E. Rodrigues
Organizations
- Marine Corps University