The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) was launched in 2008 by a bloc of 12 Latin American countries with a combined population of 400 million, and an economy of over US$4 trillion. UNASUR offers a new vision to help the region by emphasizing political, social, and economic integration. UNASUR takes another major step forward as it inaugurates its new headquarters in Quito, Ecuador this week. teleSUR
