Jorge Eliécer Gaitán y las conquistas sociales en Colombia

De los principios fundamentales - De los derechos, las garantías y los deberes - De los habitantes del territorio - De la participación democrática y de los partidos políticos - De la organización del estado - De la rama Legislativa - De la rama Ejecutiva - De la rama Judicial - De las elecciones y de la organización electoral - De los organismos de control - De la organización territorial - Del régimen económico y de la hacienda pública - De la reforma de la constitución.

"Essays by leading Colombian political economists review various aspects of contemporary Colombia including political parties, the congress, justice system, military, Catholic Church, social movements, and reform policies. Excellent review of the current scene"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"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...