Panama and the Dominican Republic signed treaties on extradition and legal assistance. 

A 16 page letter was sent by the Organization of American States’ (OAS) secretary general, Luis Almagro, to Venezuelan officials demanding transparency, the freeing of political prisoners, and international observers before the December 6 elections.

Venezuelan government officials were enraged at the Organization of American States (OAS), after secretary general, Luis Almagro, criticized Caracas and questioned the legitimacy of the December 6 parliamentary polls. 

The 10 year mark is approaching of No to ALCA (Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas); a historic event produced in Mar del Plata by a handful of presidents who initiated a new socio-economic and political era in Latin America.

President Evo Morales continued his tour throughout Europe. During his visit to Rome, he asked Chile to act under the “force of reason” in respect to the maritime demand, and specified that most of the world supports the Bolivian cause.

Angela Merkel, Chanellor of Germany calls for continued discussions between the two South American neighbors, and the International Court of The Hague finally makes its ruling in the matter.

A former Peruvian Head of State and a current Peruvian legislator have come out in opposition to Chile’s position on the issue of the land triangle.

With one candidate looking to expand Argentina into a world presence once more, and another looking to maintain the status quo, the presidential race could end up impacting all of Latin America. 

Between 2000 and 2014, Latin America and the Caribbean have managed to curb the AIDS epidemic (13% and 52% respectively) within their borders.

Chile said that Colombia sees the Bolivian maritime claim as a “strictly bilateral issue.”