The Organization of American States (OAS) was founded on
April 30, 1948. It is established for the purpose of regional solidarity and cooperation
among the member states. During the Ninth International Conference of American
States which was held in Bogotá between March and May 1948; led by the United
States Secretary of State George Marshall. The meeting led the members to
pledge to fight against communism in the western hemisphere. The meeting also
adopted the American declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man the world’s
very first general human rights instrument.
They can be influenced in countless ways Most notably by the economy and and the social enverment can determine elections. Most notably how the 60,s and 70, hippy movement influenced elections