Thirty Years of Latin America in the OECD

The thirty years during which Mexico has been a member of the OECD are also thirty years during which Latin America has gradually become more involved and strengthened its presence in the Organisation. This article examines the path traveled, with an emphasis on milestones like the establishment of the OECD Centre in Mexico, the creation of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Programme,  the accession of Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica, along with Argentina, Brazil and Peru, which are currently in the process of becoming members, and concludes with the prospect of a more Latin-American OECD and a more integrated region as a result of the regulatory harmonization that has been taking place and that could gather further momentum.