Report

Effective sovereignty and territorial control

Report

History shows us that sovereignty is not guaranteed solely through formal or legal recognition, but through the concrete and sustained exercise of power over space. A State's capacity to occupy, integrate and defend its territory is what ultimately transforms a geographical surface into a protected strategic asset. In the face of contemporary challenges, institutional weakness, the isolation of critical areas and the underuse of resources act as vulnerability factors that invite the intervention of external actors. Strengthening our sovereignty requires integrating the territory with infrastructure, economic activity and an institutional presence that projects real power. We invite you to debate the fundamental role of territorial control and development in consolidating effective sovereignty for the country.