MERCOSUR Flashcards
Purpose
To allow for free trade among member states with the ultimate goal of full South American economic integration
Goal
To promote the free movement of goods, services, and people among member states. The primary interest has been to eliminate obstacles to regional trade such as high tariffs.
Membership
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
o Venezuela 2006, was admitted to trade bloc as its fifth full member with complete access to the common market and voting rights. Now suspended
o Bolivia (2015) – Associate member - – - Types of members: full member states (those which have the right to vote), acceding future members, suspended members.
Region
America