The Ordinary Council of the South American Common Market, (usually designated) “Mercosur", made up of the major economic powers in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, and soon Bolivia) met on 12 July 2013 in Montevideo during the 14th Annual Summit of the organisation.
Free Software featured prominently among the priorities of the day. It is actually mentioned in the Summit's Final Declaration as a key element of their regions ICT development.