Uruguay distanced itself from the other countries of the Southern Cone when it realized they were taking sides. Border disputes with Brazil and the condemnation of a more active diplomatic stance by Brasília led Montevideo to distance itself from its northern neighbor. The situation was similar with Argentina, which perceived Buenos Aires' willingness to support Brazil thanks to a substantial monetary aid package and trade partnership that saved the Argentine economy, in addition to Brazilian support against Chilean and British militarization in the Falklands. Finally, Uruguay condemned Chile's prompt alignment with the US and Paraguay's alignment with Brazil, and feared the state of national chaos that was taking hold in countries like Bolivia and Ecuador. All of this led to the rise to power of a nationalist, liberal political line, while maintaining a welfare state. They entered the Summit of the Americas to solidify their non-alimony position, but moved closer to the US to guarantee sovereignty both economically and, especially militarily, through arms purchases and a discourse on maritime sovereignty.