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The Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean

Journal Article · · Arms Control Today
OSTI ID:45371
The Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, known as the Treaty of Tlatelolco, seeks to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone (NWFZ) that will extend from the US-Mexican border to Antarctica`s territorial boundaries, including large areas of open ocean. Under the treaty, signatory states pledge not to test, use, produce, manufacture or acquire nuclear weapons; to use nuclear materials and facilities {open_quotes}exclusively for peaceful purposes;{close_quotes} and not to permit the stationing or development of nuclear weapons on their territories.
OSTI ID:
45371
Journal Information:
Arms Control Today, Journal Name: Arms Control Today Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 24; ISSN 0196-125X; ISSN ACOTEB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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