El estado social de derecho y la rama judicial

"Polemical historical study of the origins of Panamanian secession and the role played by Colombian domestic actors and the US government. The evolution of Colombian-Panamanian relations since 1903, with particular reference to the issue of the Panama Canal is also analyzed. Denounces support of Panamanian separatism and its appropriation of the Canal Zone but also criticizes the behavior of Colombian parties and administrations for generating Panamanian resentment, opening doors to foreign intervention and failing to pay adequate attention to the inter-oceanic canal issue. Interesting...

The main text is an address delivered by Antonio Nariño to the Colombian Senate in 1823 to defend himself against charges by political opponents. The text is presented in a facsimile of the original manuscript and in transcription.

Prioridades ambientales y reduccion de la pobreza en Colombia formula una serie de propuestas dirigidas a reducir el costo de la degradacion ambiental y a la vez apoyar un desarrollo equitativo y sustentable en Colombia. La degradacion ambiental reduce la productividad y aumenta las enfermedades y muertes, particularmente en la poblacion infantil menor a cinco anos. La contaminacion del aire en los centros urbanos, asi como la intradomiciliaria; el deficiente suministro de servicios de agua potable, saneamiento e higiene; los desastres naturales, particularmente las inundaciones y los...