November 29, 2006

A Step Towards Integration in South America?

Last week twelve (12) countries in South America signed an agreement that is expected to enter into effect in ninety (90) days that will allow citizens of the twelve countries to travel to the other signatory countries without a visa. The twelve counties who have signed the agreement are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Many of these countries already allow visa free travel; however, citizens of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, who frequently require visas to travel to neighboring countries, will greatly benefit by this agreement.