1886    The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is finalized.

1922    Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1967    Argentina becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1967    Uruguay becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1988    Peru becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1989    The United States becomes a member of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

1991    Ecuador becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1997    The Dominican Republic becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.