Towards Unity
Union of South American Nations

Overview


Union of South American Nations Map The Union of South American Nations is a supranational and intergovernmental union that will unite two existing customs unions - Mercosur and the Andean Community - as part of a continuing process of South American integration. It is modelled on the European Union.


Colombia beefs up forces on border with Venezuela

12.20.2009

The Colombian government has announced it is building a new military base on its border with Venezuela and has activated six new airborne battalions.

Cuba and Venezuela sign $3.2bn trade deal

12.14.2009

Cuba's President Raul Castro and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez are signing economic co-operation deals worth $3.2bn (£1.96bn). A day before Cuba hosts a summit of the regional political and economic bloc, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of America (Alba)

Peru braves critics to seek end to Latin American arms race

11.05.2009

Peruvian Production Minister Mercedes Aaroz told reporters, "We are concerned that with no real conflict motive, last year the region spent 34 billion U.S. dollars in arms. That is why we are taking our initiative to all presidents from the Union of South American Nations, Unasur."

Unasur requests 200 million A/H1N1 flu vaccines from WHO

10.30.2009

Unasur requests 200 million A/H1N1 flu vaccines from WHO.

Leftist Regimes Agree to New Currency

10.20.2009

Initially the new fiat money will be used to settle foreign and commercial payments among member nations, with the goal of eventually creating a unified monetary system.

Unasur agrees to create South American Council to combat drugs' trade

10.07.2009

Security ministers from the Union of South American Nations, Unasur, agreed to the creation of a South American Council to Combat Drugs Trafficking.

Venezuela Informs UNASUR of Weapons Agreement

10.04.2009

On Tuesday, the Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Minister of People’s Power for Defense, Ramon Carrizales Rengifo, affirmed from Quito, Ecuador that Venezuela is ready to transparently inform the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) about its Russian weapons purchases.

Unasur demands immediate reinstatement of ousted Honduran leader

09.25.2009

The Union of South American Nations (Unasur) demanded Thursday the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

9th South American Conference ends with "Quito Declaration"

09.22.2009

The 9th South American Conference on Migration ended Tuesday with the approval of the "Quito Declaration" aimed at harmonizing the regional migratory policy of the 12 participant countries.

South American countries discuss regional migration policies in Ecuador

09.21.2009

Representatives from 12 South American countries on Monday began discussions on migration policies in the region at the 9th South American Conference on Migrations started here on Monday.
Founded:
2008
HQ:
Quito, Equador
Population:
382.4 million
GDP (PPP):
US$ 3.9 trillion
Area:
17.7 million km²
Members:
  • 12 Countries
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