The New Kid on the Block in Latin American Regional Integration: Roots and Branches of the Pacific Alliance

The Pacific Alliance (pa) has given a fresh impetus to Latin American regional integration and has triggered considerable international interest. This article examines the origins, objectives, strategies and emerging institutions of the pa. In search of a new type of international insertion for the member countries’ economies, the pa prioritizes stronger links with the Asia Pacific, the most dynamic and fastest growing area in an era which is emerging as the Asian century.