In December, Cuba was host to the foreign ministers of the 35-member Association of Caribbean States.

In December 2004, the islands sought to become a new associate member to the Association of Caribbean States.

Latin American & Caribbean States: Argentina and Ecuador.

Latin American & Caribbean States: Brazil, Guatemala and Peru.

Latin American & Caribbean States: Nicaragua and Bolivia.

Latin American & Caribbean States: Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

Latin American and Caribbean States (one to be elected)

The Association of Caribbean States is intended to promote regionalism amongst the member states.

"Towards an Association of Caribbean States: Raising Some Awkward Questions".

Organisation of Latin American and Caribbean States (proposed)