South American nationals no longer need visas to travel in the region

[Robbien]

SANTIAGO, Chile -- Nationals from all 12 South American nations soon will be able to travel freely throughout their region without needing visas, a regional foreign ministers summit in Chile has agreed.

The decision exempts the visa requirement for nationals from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The decision ''represents a step in our efforts to eliminate our traditional divisions,'' said Chilean Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley, who inaugurated the daylong conference. The visa exemption is expected to become effective within 90 days. Regional integration is the main subject in the ministers' agenda.

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[On the Road]

1. Well That's a Really Good Step

visa requirement are unwarranted half the time anyway.