ABC countries

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The ABC countries, or ABC powers, are the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, seen as the three most powerful, influential and wealthiest countries in South America. The term was mostly used in the beginning the first half of the 20th century, when they worked together to develop common interests and a coordinated approach to issues in the region with relatively little influence from outside powers.

History

During the early 20th century Argentina, Brazil, and Chile engaged in a naval arms race, beginning with Brazil purchasing three dreadnoughts in response to the recently concluded Argentine–Chilean naval arms race.

The

• Andean Community
• Argentina–Brazil relations
• Argentina–Chile relations
• Brazil–Chile relations
• Mercosur
• Southern Cone
• South American dreadnought race

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