The Sovereignty Trap. By: Fernando Campos Cardosa - Second by Second - News from Chihuahua, Mexico, and the world

The word "sovereignty" has always had an almost sacred connotation in our country's politics. Invoking it is often enough to shut down debates, block dissent, and ignite the fervor of those who honestly believe that a genuine exercise of national sovereignty implies the defense of everything that defines us as a free and independent nation. However, what we are witnessing today transcends the mere patriotic slogan and reveals a deeper mechanism,…