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What does it mean?
The government pledges to defend independence against foreign aggression, trusting in national unity and ultimate victory of rights and justice.
In plain terms
The government will defend Mexico and fight for rights and justice.
What can you take from it?
Unity and justice are foundations for defending a nation.

Where it applies

  • foreign invasion
  • national crisis

Putting it to work

  • rally support against aggression

Questions to consider

  • What unites people during invasion?

Another view

It assumes moral righteousness guarantees victory.

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