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The path to independence is never easy, and it is often fraught with political obstacles. Puerto Rico’s referendum may not deliver a clear or immediate answer, just as the Western Cape’s future remains uncharted.

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One of the key reasons people across the world seek independence is the desire to protect their cultural heritage and identity.

But what is certain is that referendums, whether binding or not, are important barometers of political will. They provide a peaceful and democratic mechanism for expressing the people’s desires, and they can shift the course of history.

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