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Organization of American States
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Organization of American States
Commonly called the OAS. An international organization consisting of all independent states in North and South America (though not all members are active). It was established in 1948 to oppose the spread of communism. The OAS promotes democracy, economic cooperation and free trade. It also provides a forum for addressing grievances among members. It is based in Washington, D.C.


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reports AFP (June 5, 2009): The OAS vote is "a major victory for Latin America and the Caribbean and also for the Cuban people," said Ricardo Alarcon, president of Cuba's National Assembly, in the initial reaction to the decision.
It seems the stodgy old Organization of American States has grabbed more headlines in the last two months than it's generated in the last two decades--thanks to a dramatic debate over OAS membership for Cuba and the subsequent coup in Honduras.
But on Thursday, Ricardo Alarcon, the president of Cuba's national assembly, was quoted by AFP as saying that the OAS vote was "a great victory for Latin America and the Caribbean and also for the Cuban people" .
 
 
 
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