Abstract

The relations between Argentina and Brazil suffered a major change since 1985,
with the start of a new integration project. Although it has been a bilateral iniciative, this
project may have great importance, in the long term, for all Latin America. Its goals are guite
broad, involving economic, political, strategic, and cultural variables. Another basic aspect
of this project is its commitment with the democratization process of both countries. The
successful impact of the Argentine-Brazilian project has been due to the fact that it is mainly
an iniciative of Alfonsin’s and Samey’s governments. lts duration however depends on the
economic and political stability in both countries, as well as the active participation of their
private sectors.

JEL Classification: F15.