Organization of American States (OAS) 1
Organization of American States (OAS) 1 : A regional organization for countries of the western hemisphere which was established in Bogota, Colombia in 1948. Its broad objective is to facilitate cooperation between member countries on matters of security and economic and social development. Membership is of all countries in the western hemisphere, with the exception of Cuba which was excluded in 1962 for Marxist- Leninist principles. The OAS administers and extends to its members, the collective defence guarantee as indicated in the 1947 Rio Treaty, where members are required to assist each other against armed attack. More specifically, the OAS: (a) seeks to prevent military disputes within the hemisphere by pursuing the peaceful settlement of conflicts among its members; (b) promotes respect for human rights and representative democracy; and (c) supports regional efforts that encourage economic, social, and cultural development within the hemisphere's poorest nation
No records Found