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International Organizations and Economic Blocs
Organization of American States (OAS)
- Member Countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil.
- Purpose: To guarantee the peace and security of the states of America and promote economic and social development.
United Nations (UN)
- Member Countries: Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, and Australia.
- Objectives: To maintain international peace and security and cooperate in establishing economic and social conditions to achieve these goals.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
- Member Countries: Norway, Austria, Denmark, Portugal, and Switzerland.
- Objectives: To develop trade.
Central American Common Market (CACM)
- Member Countries: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador.
- Objectives: To establish free trade and foster economic and commercial integration.
Central African Customs and Economic Union (UDEAC)
- Member Countries: Gabon, Cameroon, Zaire, and the Central African Republic.
- Objectives: Economic integration.
River Plate Basin (CP)
- Member Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Uruguay.
- Objectives: Comprehensive survey of the watershed for optimal use.
Andean Pact (PA)
- Member Countries: Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
- Objectives: To promote industrial development and economic integration.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Member Countries: Grenadines, Anguilla, Bahamas, Guyana, and Jamaica.
- Objectives: To encourage trade and economic integration among its members.
Group of Eight (G8)
- Member Countries: Germany, Canada, USA, France, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and Russia.
- Objectives: Economic, financial, and commercial cooperation.
West African Economic Community (CEAO)
- Member Countries: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.
- Objectives: Economic integration.
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
- Member Countries: Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- Objectives: Regional economic integration.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- Member Countries: USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- Objectives: Business development.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Member Countries: USA, Canada, New Zealand, China, and Japan.
- Objectives: Free trade in the Pacific region.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Member Countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Objectives: Cooperation in the economic and social policy fields.
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
- Member Countries: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Indonesia.
- Objectives: To coordinate a common policy among oil-producing member nations.
Latin American Economic System (SELA)
- Member Countries: Countries of Central and South America.
- Objectives: Commercial and social development.
