The winner of the tournament will qualify for Japan 2018. The next three best-ranked teams will progress to a final qualifying competition later in the year.
Brazil celebrated victory against Argentina 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-15) and Tandara Caixeta was top scorer with 16 points.
Colombia crushed Peru 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-20) and Dayana Segovia finished the match with 21 points.
Venezuela also enjoyed a straight-sets win, 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-16) over Chile 3-0. Medina Winderlys was top scorer with 14 points.
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