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.