union of south american nations or unasur by: jessica, brandyn, shannon, and tristan
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Background May 2008 Cusco Declaration:– 12 South American
presidents or representatives
– Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Perú, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Background
Political and Economic integration
Tensions amongst members
Revolving presidency and bi-annual meetings of foreign ministers
UNASUR & Bolivia
Traditional elites lost power in 2005 democratic election
President Evo Morales elected
August 19, 2008– Protests erupt
UNASUR & BoliviaSeptember 10, 2008– Anti-democracy protests cause explosions of
natural gas pipelineSeptember 12, 2008– Pando State of Emergency
UNASUR & BoliviaDeclared allegiance to Morales' government"For the first time in South America's
history, the countries of our region are deciding how to resolve our problems, without the presence of the United States."– President Morales
UNASUR and Chavez's Anti-American views
Is Chavez concentrating his Anti-United States rhetoric inside
UNASUR
Hugo Chavez and UNASUR
Chavez has stated South American unity through UNASUR is the only way for Latin American independence
Desire to keep U.S influence out in South America
Believes UNASUR solves problems in a democratic and peaceful way, unlike the militarized U.S
Chavez and The South American Defense Council
Chavez aims to show the council creates real non-violent peace unlike NATO
UNASUR protection from barbarism of NATOStrongly condemned U.S intervention in LibyaCalled upon all member states to consolidate
their democratic peace to prevent situations like Libya
U.S bombing of Libya comparable to genocide
Chavez, UNASUR, and Julian Assange
On August 20th, 2012, UNASUR officially confirmed their support for Ecuador in their dispute with Britain– Supported Ecuador's right
to harbor Assange in their embassy
– Opposed the extradition of Assange and threats from Britain to release him
Venezuela accuses Britain of threatening one of their "Brothers"– shows UNASUR members
will be free and stand by each other
Chavez, UNASUR, and Human Rights
May 4, 2012, Chavez believes UNASUR members should pull out of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights – Claims U.S has too much influence in it, and uses it
as a tool to undermine his socialist regime – Commission has been very critical of human rights
in Venezuela recently Proposes that UNASUR member states create a
new regional commissioner on human rights– Excludes the U.S– Prevents the U.S from interfering in domestic affairs
Modern Day UNASUR's Roles
Drug Control Efforts- The Lima Commitment: Security and Confidence-Building -Integral Strategy to Fight Illicit Trafficking: Weapon control and blocking illegal trade routes- The Andean Peace Zone: Development of the South American Peace Zone, Strengthening of international peace, Establishment of a more just and equitable international order
Disaster Prevention Program:Environmental Problems in Latin America
The factors of contribution:- Sub-region’s vulnerability on fragile soil,
- Poor quality of dwellings and infrastructure, - Lack of effective risk reduction strategies
Rapid demographic growth and the increase in population density in the Andean sub region: - Resulting from urbanization, - Migratory patterns, Stimulation of acid rain and groundwater contamination
BORDER DEVELOPMENT
Establishment of clear border integration Zone (BIZ):- Natural and geographic areas that link up the economies and societies of the UNASUR members.
Strengthening and consolidation of the subregional and regional integration process:- Improvement of the standard of living of the locals- Further the development of their institutions in the border areas
Formalization of the social, economic, cultural, and ethnic processes and relations existing in those zones- More supply of basics and or/social services for common use, - Electrification, road infrastructure, health, education, and sports and tourist recreation services
Discussion QuestionsDo you think UNASUR will be able to
maintain its distance the policies and directions of the US?
How great of a role do you think Hugo Chavez plays in UNASUR
Is UNASUR the key to strengthening relationships amongst Latin American countries?
Works Cited• http://venezuelanalysis.com/news/6585
http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/62957/cfk-meets-with-ch%C3%A1vez-underlines-role-of-unasur
http://interamericansecuritywatch.com/venezuela-says-latin-america-should-create-human-rights-commission-exclude-united-states/
http://en.mercopress.com/2011/03/30/chavez-praises-argentina-s-role-in-unasur-signs-ambitious-trade-accord
http://venezuelanalysis.com/news/7188• http://www.comunidadandina.org/ingles/sudamerican.htm• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7417896.stm• http://www.chomsky.info/articles/200910--.htm
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