South American integration: diverse dimensions

Abstract

The studies published in this issue address different aspects of the phenomenon of integration in the different blocks constituted in Latin America. This is revealing not only of the various dimensions of integration, but also of the conformation of enlarged areas - this time they are faced in CAN, MERCOSUR and UNASUR -, with the objective of promoting with different perspectives the development as a means of raising the Level of life of their respective populations.