Latin America unites in new bloc, US not invited
Thirty-three Latin American leaders have come together and formed a
new regional bloc, pledging closer economic and political ties. The
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) pointedly
excludes the US and Canada.
On the second day of a summit in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas,
all Latin American leaders, both right and left, officially signed into
effect the formation of the CELAC bloc. The foundation of the bloc has
been praised as the realization of the two-centuries-old idea of Latin
American “independence” envisioned by Simon Bolivar.
Analysts view
CELAC as an alternative to the Washington-based Organization of
American States (OAS) and as an attempt by Latin American countries to
reduce US influence in the region..... MORE
Source: RT.com
URL: http://rt.com/news/latin-america-celac-bloc-975/
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naku, matakot kayo sa pinaggagagawa ninyo, latin america. baka magalit ng husto si kalbong agila eh ang latin america naman ang i.landscape matapos ang afrika???? sabagay, busy sa syria at iran ngayon. sige, porma na at magpalakas habang abala ang dinosaurian bald eagle.
"Chavez also read out statement opposing the US trade embargo on Cuba. Havana, which is not a member of the OAS, has joined the new regional bloc.
"“No more interference. Enough is enough! We have to take shape as a center of the world power and demand respect for all of us as community and for each one of our countries,” Venezuelan leader said."
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