The Latin American Integration Association / AsociaciΓ³n Latinoamericana de IntegraciΓ³n / AssociaΓ§Γ£o Latino-Americana de IntegraΓ§Γ£o is an international and regional scope organization. It was created on 12 August 1980 by the 1980 Montevideo Treaty, replacing the Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA/ALALC). Currently, it has 13 member countries, and any of the Latin American States may apply for accession.