Latin American Integration Day

The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) declared that July 24 would be commemorated each year as “Latin American Integration Day” in honor of Simón Bolívar, who was born on this date in 1783.

The purpose of this observance is to promote the idea that Latin American integration contributes to the strengthening of democracy, the cultural and legal identity of the region, economic growth, the preservation of peace, stronger international negotiations, human development, and the formation of a unified Latin American community.

What is ALADI?

The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) is an international organization operating at the regional level.

It was established on August 12, 1980, through the Treaty of Montevideo, replacing the Latin American Free Trade Association (ALALC).

Currently, ALADI is composed of thirteen Latin American member states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Any Latin American country may request to join the integration process.

Among ALADI’s key objectives are the gradual reduction of trade barriers among member countries, the promotion of solidarity and cooperation among Latin American peoples, the revitalization of the regional integration process, and the establishment of a common Latin American market.