Charter of Bogotá

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The Charter of Bogotá was signed on April 30, 1948, in Bogotá, Colombia, marking the establishment of the Organization of American States (OAS). This intergovernmental organization was founded to foster cooperation among its member states in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to promote peace, security, and economic, social, and cultural development. The OAS's principles are rooted in the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing collective security and non-intervention. The organization grew from the earlier Pan-American Union and played a significant role in regional diplomacy and the promotion of democratic governance, particularly after the Cold War.

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…Organization of American States (Charter of Bogotá), which established the organization in 1948. The constitution of an international organization may be part of a wider multilateral treaty. The Treaty of Versailles (1919), for example, contained in Part I the Covenant of the League of Nations and in Part XIII…
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…Organization of American States (Charter of Bogotá), which established the organization in 1948. The constitution of an international organization may be part of a wider multilateral treaty. The Treaty of Versailles (1919), for example, contained in Part I the Covenant of the League of Nations and in Part XIII…
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