Concept

Community of Latin American and Caribbean States

Properties

Alt label
  • CELAC
SES ID
  • 369977
  • 369979
Notation
  • 369977
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Definition
  • Consists of 33 sovereign countries in the Americas, excluding Canada, the US and overseas territories of European countries in the Americas. Created to deepen Latin American integration and to reduce the influence of the US on Latin American politics and economics. Seen as an alternative to the Organization of American States. Founded on 3 December 2011.