Thursday, March 13, 2008
Why is sovereignty so important in Latin America?
Sovereignty is not an issue taken lightly in Latin America, as illustrated in recent days by the strong reaction to an incursion into Ecuador by Colombian troops on March 1. Although the reaction of the presidents of Ecuador and, in particular, Venezuela may have been viewed as exaggerated, the sensitivity of any violation of sovereignty makes the reaction comprehensible.
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Let me point out that all issues of bourgeois nationalism, such as borders, fishing rights, etc. become moot in a socialist federation -- where all resources are developed equitably for all, in a comprehensive, rational and scientific (that includes ecological, etc.) manner.
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