On 28 April 2011, then-president of Peru Alan Garcia organized an initiative with the presidents of Chile, Colombia, and Mexico which issued the "Declaracion de Lima", a statement of intent to form the Pacific Alliance.
On 28 April 2011, former president of Peru Alan Garcia organized a meeting with the presidents of Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. This group of political leaders issued the "Declaracion de Lima", a statement of intent to establish the Pacific Alliance.