This democratization of South America found a symbol in the OAS' adoption of Resolution 1080 in 1991, which requires the Secretary General to convene the Permanent Council within ten days of a coup d'état in any member country.
The spread of democracy in South America was symbolized by the OAS' adoption of Resolution 1080 in 1991, which mandates that the Secretary General convene the Permanent Council within ten days of a coup in any member state.