VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > j. Brazil > 2000, Aug. 31–Sept. 1
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The presidents of South America's 12 countries met for an economic summit in Brasilia. The conference was headed by Brazilian president Fernando Henrique Cardoso; the talks focused both on anti-narcotics initiatives in Colombia and the expansion of free trade throughout the continent.  1
 
 
 
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