What did the 1998 Ushuaia Protocol on Democratic Commitment establish within Mercosur?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The democratic clause
- Step 1: The Protocol stipulates that democratic rule is an essential condition for regional integration. Step 2. In the event of a rupture of the democratic order, the affected state may be suspended. Answer: The democratic clause. Why not the others: It was invoked during political crises in Paraguay (2012) and Venezuela (2016).
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