Authors:
Luis Alberto López Rafaschieri and José Alberto López Rafaschieri
www.morochos.net
On Friday 28 August, in the Argentine city of Bariloche, the South American Heads of States met to, primarily, address the issue of the Colombian-US military agreement.
Regarding this there was talk of conflict scenarios, future implications, and the possible risks that the region would assume with this military agreement. Valid and relevant debates, but that force us to ask why the UNASUR does not show the same heightened concern when it comes to facing other security problems that exist in the region.
In terms of security, South America currently has several pending cases, among which are mainly four: 1. Colombian guerrilla movements, which, although they operate mainly in Colombia, are also involved in numerous illegal acts committed in neighboring countries; 2. The regional arms race, conducted mostly by countries like Venezuela, Colombia, Chile and Brazil; 3. High crime rates and 4. Drug trafficking.
Four matters that are facts, not conjectures, therefore if the UNASUR countries are so firm in condemning imaginary risks, with more reason they should be more committed in combating the real threats that face our region.
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