Summit of South American Nations



Cochabamba lies at the very heart of South America and its location no doubt had much to do with its being chosen to host the 2nd Summit of the nations of South America. Although integration and cooperation between member states are still at an early stage, there is great hope for South America to become a much more unified economic trading block. For a few days here people became accustomed to great motorcades sweeping through the City and Cochabamba had a further splash of colour from the arrival of indigenous groups from across the Continent for a parallel summit in the City’s football stadium. For much of its history South America has been blighted by wars and disputes between its member states, but who knows what strength and prosperity the Continent could have if nations united and cooperate more in the future?