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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) supports economic integration and sustainable development in Central America, with both regional and non-regional members. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 3 (G-3) was established in September 1990 to support a mechanism for policy coordination.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central America Official name: Republic of Panama Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1903 / 1903 Capital city: Panama City Population: 3.5 million / 119 people per sq mile (46 people per sq km) Total land area: 30,193 square miles (78,200 square km) Language(s) spoken: English Creole, Spanish (official language), …
The Central American Integration System (SICA) was established on 13 December 1991 (operational from 1 February 1993) to strengthen democracy and set up a new regional security model to promote freedom.