ABC Nations
ABC countries, or ABC Powers, is a term sometimes used to describe the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil and Chile, which are seen as three of the most powerful and wealthy countries in South America. The term was mostly used in 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 in contrast with the Cold War governments.
Read more about ABC Nations: ABC Powers Conference, 1914, ABC Pact, 1915, Peru-Ecuador War, 1942
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