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DISC: Latin America increases its military expenditures.
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Disarmament and Internati 2009 on 15 September, 2009 11:53:00
 
DISC Chair has obtained information about the recent increase on South American
military expenditures; Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Bolivia have raised their
military budget with the purpose of acquiring sofisticated weaponry. These
countries argued that they raised their military expenditures in order to
preserve their national security. However, the increase of the military
capabilities of a country increases the political tension with its neighbours
and could cause a further confrontations.
The members of Disarmament and International Security Committee have the duty
to perform negotiations with both, suppliers and buyers of weaponry in order to
diminish the presence of offensive armaments in the South American region.
DISC strongly suggests to remain seized of this matter.
Information retrieved from: Munks, Robert. "Could war erupt in arms-spree in
LatAm?". September 15, 2009. British Broadcasting Corporation. .