Last Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela a variety of Latin American countries gathered to discuss the "solidary integration" and future development plans for the region. Marco Aurélio Garcia, Brazil's Presidental Advisor on Inernational Affairs, discussed the necessity for increased amounts of infrastructure (such as roads, bridges, and faster air routes) to connect Latin American nations. In addition, financal integration was discussed through the creation of Southern Bank. Admiral Cabrera Aguirre with the Bolivarian Civic-Military Front of Venezuela stressed territorial defense. He suggested better co-operation between the military and civilians by creating civilian "territorial guards". Finally, Rafael Correa Flores, the Secretary General of the Latin American Parliament addressed the proposal for a Latin American Constitution and an Inter-American Social Charter, which is being negotiated by the Organization of American States (OAS).
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