South American Nonaggression Pact Is Signed
The South American Nonaggression Pact, signed on October 11, 1933, represents a significant diplomatic effort among six nations: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This treaty was established in Rio de Janeiro with the intention of condemning wars of aggression and territorial acquisitions achieved through military force. The participating countries committed to resolving disputes through peaceful means, emphasizing principles of justice and equity. While the pact aimed to foster regional stability and cooperation, it was eventually overshadowed by the Rio Treaty of 1947. This later agreement, also known as the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, expanded the commitment to mutual military support among 19 countries and became a foundational element of the Organization of American States. The nonaggression pact and its successor reflect a historical effort in South America to promote peace and collaboration among diverse nations in the region.
South American Nonaggression Pact Is Signed
South American Nonaggression Pact Is Signed
On October 11, 1933, six South American nations executed a nonaggression pact at the southeastern Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The signatories were Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, and Uruguay. In this treaty they condemned “wars of aggression and territorial acquisitions secured by means of armed conquest” and pledged themselves to strive toward “pacific solutions based upon lofty concepts of justice and equity.” This nonaggression pact and agreement to reconcile disputes peacefully was largely superseded by the Rio Treaty of 1947, known more formally as the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, in which 19 nations agreed to terms providing for mutual military assistance in what became one of the cornerstones of the Organization of American States.