La Bandera Nacional

Abstract

The image contains a news story about La Bandera Nacional, a newspaper that began publication in October and has reached its sixth edition. This new medium has emerged in a context where many newspapers have appeared and disappeared quickly, with only El Baluarte and La Bandera Negra standing out. The emergence of The National Flag has raised the standard of political opposition, underlining the need for corrective power in governments to avoid constitutional deviations. The news highlights how in countries like England, freedom of the press and the legislative power act as bulwarks against the excesses of power. However, he argues that an English-style opposition is inappropriate and detrimental to New Granada. It warns against a supposed excessive and disorganizing opposition that, instead of being constructive, sows distrust. Criticism mentions the importance of a rational and well-intentioned opposition that works for the stability and progress of the country. News published in Crónica Semanal. December 11, 1837.