Río de la Plata Treaty

The Río de la Plata Treaty, signed in 1973 between Argentina and Uruguay, aimed to regulate shared use of the Río de la Plata, a major river boundary and resource. The treaty sought to promote cooperation, environmental protection, and sustainable development of the river’s waters, ensuring both countries could peacefully utilize it for transportation, fishing, and other activities. It established principles for joint management, dispute resolution, and environmental conservation, fostering peaceful cooperation and preventing conflicts over this vital waterway.