Central American Parliament

The Central American Parliament also known as PARLACEN is a political institution  devoted to the integration of the Central American Countries. Its headquarters are in Guatemala City. 
The PARLACEN origins date back to the Contadora Group, a project of the eighties that sought to help resolve the Civil Wars in El Salvador,Guatemala and Nicaragua.Although the Contadora group was disbanded in 1986, the idea of a greater Central American integration remained, giving rise to the Esquipulas II Agreement, which among other things, decided to create the Central American Parliament. The Treaty establishing the Central American Parliament and other political bodies was signed in 1987; its first formal session was carried out on 28 October 1991 in Guatemala City.
The following countries comprise the PARLACEN: -


Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic
Panama announced its retirement from the PARLACEN, though the 12 delegates elected in 2009 will continue until 2014.