South American union is created

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...,2700914.story

South American union is created
From the Associated Press
May 24, 2008
BRASILIA, BRAZIL -- A South American union was born Friday as leaders of the region's 12 nations set out to create a continental parliament.

Some see the Union of South American Nations, or Unasur, as a regional version of the European Union. Summit host Brazil wants Unasur to help coordinate defense affairs across South America, and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls it a counterweight to the United States.

LOL, consent or conquest... You choose...

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Re: South American union is created

The next sleeping giant continues to awaken. Long overdue, given the highly fractious nature of South American topography and politics.

Speaking of being a counterweight to the US, did you see the US Navy is planning on re-activating the 2nd Fleet after a long period of dormancy. The traditional area of responsibility for the 2nd Fleet being the Caribbean and South Atlantic. Likely the US sees these waters becoming increasingly important as oil exports increase out of Brazil.