The Latin American Integration Association

Resumen: This chapter considers the Latin American Association in the context of different backgrounds and main goals within the regional economic integration processes. It also looks at the various types of agreements that are developed within the region and new forms of partnership. The institutions of ALADI are also considered in the context of the legal framework that develops external relations with other institutional partners in Latin America. The chapter considers the role of ALADI in relation to other existing regional and sub-regional agreements, such as the Andean Community, Mercosur and NAFTA, and their relationships as a factor of integration and cooperation.