Tlatelolco Treaty – Part 2: Inside the high-stakes negotiations in Mexico City

Across the polished tables of Mexico City’s Tlatelolco district, the fate of a continent was being decided. The air was thick with anticipation, skepticism, and the quiet hum of diplomatic maneuvering. Could nations with clashing interests work together to keep nuclear weapons out of Latin America?It was nineteen sixty-seven, and delegates from across Latin America had converged on Mexico City. Each came burdened by their nation’s history and ambitions. The negotiations were led by Mexico’s Alfonso García Robles, whose calm persistence would later be recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize. With him were Brazil’s Juracy Magalhães, Argentina’s Nicanor Costa Méndez, and Chile’s Gabriel Valdés—each representing countries with unique worries and aspirations. Brazil and Argentina were especially wary, determined to protect their nuclear research programs while supporting the broader goal of regional safety. Smaller countries like Costa Rica and Uruguay simply wanted security. But trust was fragile, and the region’s wounds ran deep.Learn more at: https://thetreatyarchive.com/treaty/tlatelolco-treatyThe Treaty Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the treaties and agreements that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thetreatyarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.