1942 Rio de Janeiro Conference
| Date | 15 January 1942 — 28 January 1942 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 13 days |
| Outcome | Recommendation of severance of relations with the Axis Powers |
The 1942 Rio de Janeiro Conference was a diplomatic meeting held between all South American nations (excluding Guyana and Suriname who were not independent at the time) from 15 to 28 January 1942,[1] in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the intention of discussing relations with the Axis Powers. The result was a recommendation of severing diplomatic and economic relations with the Axis Powers.[2]
References
- ^ "Historical Documents - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "RIO CONFERENCE MARKS PAN-AMERICAN PROGRESS; Its Full Purport Depends Upon Action To Be Taken by Argentina and Chile (Published 1942)". New York Times. 1942-01-25. Retrieved 2025-08-01.