Union of South American Nations in Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador, where the cornerstone was laid for the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Union. In April 2018, six countries suspended membership: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru. In August 2018, Colombia announced its withdrawal from the organization. At the Third South American Summit on 8 December 2004, presidents or representatives from 12 South American nations signed the "Cusco Declaration", a two-page statement of intent announcing the foundation of the South American Community. Panama and Mexico attended the signing ceremony as observers in Brazil. The mechanics of the new entity came out of the
1996 African Cup of Nations qualification each; their results were annulled. Central African Republic withdrew without playing any match. "Match awarded 2–0 to Algeria following a protest to CAF." South Africa withdrew from qualification (played 3 matches) after they were awarded hosting rights. They were replaced by Kenya, which later withdrew.<br> Madagascar withdrew after one match (lost to South Africa). Seychelles withdrew before playing any match. All results of the withdrawn teams were annulled. Benin, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea withdrew without playing any matches. <nowiki>*</nowiki> 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification The Qualification for the 1996 African Cup of Nations took place in 7 groups