This book features a series of letters written by Jose Maria Gonzalez Valencia, a Colombian politician and diplomat, regarding the separation of Panama from Colombia in 1903. Valencia provides a firsthand account of the political and social tensions surrounding this event, and argues for the importance of respecting the sovereignty of all nations. This book offers valuable insights into the history of Latin American politics and diplomacy.

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