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[Aurea]

Government dismisses Rio Cana "propaganda"

The government of Aura has called "propaganda" a recent quasi-military parade in Rio Cana made up of supposedly Aurean citizens. A junior security minister said "There probably was a few real Aureans there and why not? It looked a silly parade to have fun at." But he then said "But we have intelligence to demonstrate a lot of the people in, and the people organizing the parade, were Rio Cana military."

The parade took place in an area Rio Cana long has claimed but that is not recognized as Rio Canan. The government of Aurea routinely warns against Rio Cana operatives in the area and has had to close the border several times, but most recently for the pandemic and not security concerns.

A more senior government official said "We want friendly relations with Rio Cana and we want both our countries to move on and mature. But these silly games from the North keep preventing it. It saddens us really."

[Santa Thereza]

Hamilton Quimica Arena in construction, home stadium of Miradourense Football Club, Santa Thereza, 21 December 2021

Inaugural Centenary Cup of South America in 2022

The Ministry of Sports in Santa Thereza announces the start of the Centenary Cup of South America. It becomes the first of its kind to ever debut in the region. Alongside the international tournament, which is expected to gross over T$4 Billion Reais, the Therezan Footballing Confederation began the league fixtures for the National League and Cup. The investment is reasoned by Gilson Guerra Ruiz as a "Crucial evolvement of Therezan athletics, where such cultural obligation will gain world-benchmark athletic facilities and endorsements to rise the Nationals to one of the best competitive leagues in the world."

Miradourense, the winners of the first Copa Santa Thereza since turning professional this year, share the achievement with Fortaleza, who have won the Nationals for the first time in 2022. The National League grossed T$789 Millions Reais, the most for any league in the world. Therezans will attempt to hone all local talent into the league and develop the already successful national team. A promising player is Renatinho, top scorer for Miradourense in the calendar year. Now a starting choice for the World Series, Santa Thereza will go for glory together with the Tinho' and participate in their first entry into FIFA at the 2022 Quatar World Cup.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=santa_thereza/detail=factbook/id=1627636

Sixteen (16) Santa Therezan clubs, Thirty (30) matches played home and away, One (1) National Champion by points or goal difference
Top two (1st, 2nd) qualify for Centenary Libertadores Cup
Top 8 (1st-8th) qualify for the Copa Santa Thereza group stages

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COPA SANTA THEREZA
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=santa_thereza/detail=factbook/id=1627636

Group of eight (8) qualified play for points in sixteen (16) matches
Top two (1st, 2nd) compete for the Grand Final in neutral venue

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CENTENARY LIBERTADORES CUP OF SOUTH AMERICA
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=santa_thereza/detail=factbook/id=1627636

Two (2) groups of four (4) play fourteen (14) matches
Santa Thereza and Nueva Andalusia automatically qualify for the Libertadores since having pioneering athletic organizations
Other three (3) nations of the region put forward their best national club selection for the competition by choice
One (1) club from an alternative nation is invited to participate on diplomatic and cultural grounds

SulAmérica Mail Statement
"While promising, this incredible opportunity should be utilized to further improve the quality of life of our fellow Therezians. Sport can now provide a sustainable way of income to interior neighborhoods of the midlands. The National League is now world famous, but our struggle with poverty as well. The Ministry of Sports should now begin a Women backed incentive for athletics and invest in the Women's National Team. Santa Thereza should not admire its past accomplishments but rather now strive in its relentlessness to pursue even more."

Santa Thereza, 6 February 2022

[Amajana]

.The Times of Amajana.

Civil Services strike from Monday

The Civil Services Union has announced talks with the government over pay have failed and that all 50,000 union members will strike from Monday after the members overwhelmingly backed the move.

The Civil Services is the central bureaucratic arm of the government administering many services from taxes to social welfare payments to local government services (though not hospitals, police or the military) and the strike is expected to severely impact provision.

Approximately 90% of the Civil Services staff are members of the Civil Services Union and they voted by 71% to strike with 29% against strike action.

The union and government have been locked in a bitter dispute over pay for the last six months with the union demanding a 10% pay rise to make up for "under investment and the rising cost of living" of the staff with the government countering with a one-off 2.5% rise.

Amid tight state finances, the government has locked Civil Services pay rises to 1% for the past number of years, despite inflation now crawling toward double figures in that time.

Once considered a prestigious institution the Civil Services have been rocked with scandals of corruption and embezzlement in recent years and the government has said that pay will significantly rise once these issues have been addressed but the union say this is an excuse not to pay higher wages and it is the government's job to find and stomp out corruption.

The Civil Services Union is now coordinating with other unions to try and coordinate a partial general strike to force employers to pay more in the wake of the energy crisis and cost of living crisis unfolding across the world.

Amajana is one of the poorest countries in South America and wages are considerably lower than even nearby countries.

[Amajana]

.The Times of Amajana.

Week-long general strike from May Day

For the first time in more than a decade, a general strike will take place across Amajana from May Day. Set to last one week, it follows on from a strike held five weeks ago by the Civil Services staff.

The strike is taking place to protest the rapidly rising cost of living as well as levels of poverty within the country. Over the last decade, salaries have risen 25% on average while the cost of living (which covers food, energy, etc.) has risen nearly 100% in Amajana.

The general strike was called for by the Council of Trade Unions, which the Civil Services Union is a member of, and was overwhelmingly backed by members. As of Wednesday 27 April the COTU reported 76% of the members had voted and, of those, 85% had voted in favour of the strike. The COTU are calling on the government to take immediate action to remedy what they term the cost of living crisis, including nationalising certain sectors of the economy such as energy.

The last general strike occurred in 2011 and brought the country to a standstill. There are no worries that the same will occur this time round. The government has announced the army will be on standby to "take action where necessary" to maintain order and security. A spokesperson for the government also said that they were hopeful last minute talks might avert the strike action, though a spokesperson for the COTU said this was unlikely.

[Araxa]

The Luxia Times

Virus restrictions lifted at Military Parade for Independence Day

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Festive air was breathed today at the city of Luxia, during the official Military Parade for Independence Day, where President Aralux addressed the nation before the start of the parade.



The President started his speech by congratulating every member of the medical sector, for their courage in dealing with an unknown disease. The President then moved on to recognize the spirit and strength of character shown by the general population in the face of such hardships.

President Aralux finished his speech by informing that mask mandates were lifted throughout all Araxa, effective immediately, as well as a 3.4Bn stimulus for vaccine research, so that Araxa would not be unprepared in the event of another outbreak of this virus or any other.



After his speech, all four Military branches of the Araxan army marched as it is usual for these events. Some vehicles were painted white in order to symbolize renewed hope -according to some state sources.

Activist groups close to government announced mask burning pyres will be held tomorrow at noon, at least on five cities, at the main square, as a way for the population to celebrate another Araxan victory.

[Zarate-Campana]

The Dragon Empress, Jeanitha of the House of Kampot is expecting a child with her consort, Emperor Pu Si Tin. The heir to the throne would be born during the second lunar month.

[Neragua]

Nation mourns ‘Queen of Hearts’

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Queen Elizabeth II
1926–2022

Prime Minister Dean Smith has led the nation in paying its respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who has died aged 96.

Smith, who spoke to the nation in a somber televised address earlier today, described the late monarch as ‘Queen of Hearts’ and commended her 70-year reign as ‘flawless and exemplary service’.

‘Hers was a life of unwavering duty and devotion,’ the prime minister said, ‘with endless compassion and care for her people.’ He continued, ‘She wasn’t born to be Queen, but when that destiny was thrust upon her, she swore an oath to God and the people to serve them however long or short her life may be. She was gifted with a long life and in turn gifted us with an unrivalled, flawless and exemplary service.’

He added, ‘Queen Elizabeth was a living link to our past and a guiding light for our future. That light has now sadly gone out but we will always remember its warmth. We will remember her as a constant in our national life, to offer comfort in trying times and encouragement in times of celebration and jubilation.’

Smith went on, ‘It is only when we lose something, we realise how precious it was. Truly she was precious and we were lucky to have such a wonderfully dedicated woman as our sovereign. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of Hearts.’

‘Though we bitterly mourn Queen Elizabeth’s passing and the ending of her extraordinary reign,’ the prime minister concluded, ‘we know that her son and heir, His Majesty the King, will continue her legacy of service and duty, and we will fully support him in this endeavour as the late Queen would have wanted. God save the King.’

The prime minister announced a 10-day period of mourning, and flags have been ordered to half mast across all government buildings during that time. It is expected the prime minister and/or Governor-General will attend the funeral in London, though details are still to be determined.

[Amajana]

.The Times of Amajana.

Tributes are paid to Queen Elizabeth II

The President has instructed flags over government buildings to fly at half mast for the next 10 days as he led the country in paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Britain's longest service monarch died on Thursday aged 96 after a reign of 70 years.

The Prime Minister issued a formal statement saying: "All of Amajana send our sincerest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom and the entire Commonwealth at this time. Queen Elizabeth lived a life of public service to her nation. So many of the recent events in the history of the United Kingdom have centred around her and she will be truly irreplaceable."

[Pomeron]

Prime Minister calls snap election

Prime Minister Dirk Borst has called a snap election for November 23 after his governing coalition's junior partner quit yesterday. The Democratic Alliance (DA) formally resigned from the government after a scandal involving contracts for equipment during the pandemic. A report released in September criticized the government for "improperly conducting" contract negotiations for personal protection equipment (PPE) such as face masks and overalls for medical staff and ventilators for patients. The report - which is unrecognized as official by the government - estimated the overpayments on equipment to be close to 85 million guilders (approx. USD 47,5 million).

The DA was the junior partner of the three-party coalition alongside the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Prime Minister Dirk Borst and the Socialist Workers Party (SAP) of Deputy Prime Minister Marjolijn Beumers. The coalition had a bare majority of 51 to 49 in the 100 member parliament. With the 6 DA members leaving the coalition, it means the remaining parties could not pass a budget which is a requirement to remain in office. As a result, the prime minister requested parliament be dissolved and a new election be called for November 23.

Speaking to the media after announcing the snap election, Prime Minister Borst said he was proud of his government's record in office and wanted to continue its work. He added he was disappointed with the decision of the DA to leave the government but did not rule out working with them in a future government. However, the other junior coalition partner, the SAP, has said it hopes for a more left-leaning government after the election with its leader Deputy Prime Minister Beumers saying she would probably choose not to work with DA again.

Opinion polls show the NDP flagging against main rivals the Pomeron People's Party (PVP) but that the NDP may return to government on the strength of prospective coalition partners.

[Entre Rios]

Third parties set to prosper in midterms—opinion polls

Oct. 13, 2022M

Pollsters are predicting that so-called "third parties" will make the biggest gains in next month's midterm elections, marking the first time in 30 years that no party would control either chamber of the General Court, the country's legislature.

Data taken over the last 2 weeks and released on Wednesday show the left-wing Progressive Party in particular set to do well as voters react to the ongoing cost of living crisis and the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and health sector. The two "main" parties, the center-right National Party of President Carlos Vega and the center-left Liberal Party—which control the Senate and Chamber of Representatives, respectively—are both set to take big hits in their races. The National Party is forecast to lose up to 6 of its 19 seats in the Senate while the Liberal Party could lose as many as 15 seats in the Chamber.

The reaction to the predictions has been understandably mixed. Representative Amanda Martín, the leader of the Progressive Party in the Chamber, welcomed the news saying, "People are tired of the same old parties and the same old politics. We need and want a radical change to tackle socio-economic and environmental concerns." Mirta Palomo, the President of the Chamber of Representatives and leader of the Liberal Party there, said the polls were "concerning" but said she was confident her party could retain control of the Chamber, "The Liberal Party is listening. We hear people's concerns and we're offering answers. If the voters elect a divided government, the problems won't be addressed." Senator José Ángel Alonso echoed that warning while also striking a conciliatory note, "It's important that we—all the leaders and politicians—come together to draw up a way out of the economic chaos caused by the pandemic. If we're more concerned about who wins [control of the legislature] then we're not focused on helping the country when it needs it most."

The predicted deadlock in the General Court could lead to legislative and budgetary paralysis at a time when the country faces economic uncertainty. According to the same opinion polls, the economy is the main concern of voters who intend to cast a ballot in November: 39% of those polled said it was their top concern in considering who to vote for. This was followed by public health (30%) and then the environment (19%).

[Santa Thereza]

Centro Esportivo Onça Pintada-Preta in Teresina, Santa Thereza, 11 November 2022

Santa Therezan National Team is called for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

In search of the dream sixth golden star, coach Adenor Tite announced the 26 athletes who will defend Santa Thereza for the World Cup.

New this year is the first of three names in relation to the last tournament when 23 athletes were named. Currently, 16 athletes will compete in the World Cup for the first time, including Wellington Jr, the best new footballing promise in the world.

Among the most experienced, is Kleiton Leite, who is going to his fourth participation in the main competition in the world.

Since taking charge of Santa Thereza in 2016, Adenor Tite had only five losses in 76 games – 58 wins, 13 draws, and 5 losses, and had the entire World Cup cycle to do tests and choose the best team for the competition that starts on the 20th November with a game between Qatar, the host team, against Ecuador.

The Therezan debut is scheduled for November 24 against Serbia The five-time world team is in group G, which also has Cameroon and Switzerland.

The Therezan National Team is the most successful footballing country in South America. Therezan athletes are known for being outrageously fast and skillful. The Confederation is worth an estimated T$800 Million Reais and is one of the most expensive athletic programs of the continent.

GOALKEEPERS
Rhomiley
Thallyson
Weverton

DEFENDERS
Formiga
Danilson
Kleiton Leite
Luan
Maicon
Jaylan
Evandilson
Adriano

MIDFIELDERS
Pedro Gabriel
Marcel
Giovanny
Filipe
Paulinho Santos
Moreno
Rafael Macedo
Caue Oliveira

ATTACKERS
Renatinho
Didi
Wellington Jr
Nando
Jiderson
Tiago Ribeiro
Endrick

Since then, the Onças Pretas national team has been waiting for world titles. In 2006, Santa Thereza was defeated by Thierry Henry's France in the quarter-finals. In 2010, it was Holland's turn to eliminate Santa Thereza in South Africa. However, according to sports betting experts, Santa Thereza could lift the cup in Qatar this year.

Santa Thereza, 11 November 2022

[Entre Rios]

Liberals and Nationals lose majorities but defy expectations

Nov. 17, 2022

For the first time in 32 years, no party will control either chamber of the General Court. Despite losing their majorities, the Liberal Party and the National Party fared better than expected in the Chamber of Representatives and Senate, respectively. In the lower house of the General Court, the Chamber of Representatives, the Liberal Party made a net loss of 5 seats to finish with 47 while in the Senate the National Party made net losses of 2 seats to finish on 17.

Elsewhere in the election, the Progressive Party made gains and now holds the balance of power in the Chamber. It will almost certainly work with the Liberal Party but may see them have to tack to the left on the economy, environment and social justice. While the Freedom Party failed to make any gains, like the Progressives in the Chamber, it will hold the balance of power in the Senate. Its 2 senators there coupled with the National Party's caucus and the Vice President's tie-breaker vote will likely keep the Senate right-leaning for the coming term.

President Carlos Vega said the result would make working with legislators "different" and "potentially difficult." The President is in his second and final term and will face his final 2 years in office as a so called lame duck beholden to the whims General Court rather than directing it.

The election took place on Sunday, November 13, but due to the ranked choice voting system used in Entre Rios, results often aren't known for several days afterward as ballots are counted and re-counted in accordance with voters' preferences. The new legislators take office on January 3 next year.

[Rio Cana]

Rio Cana News

Rio Cana breaks diplomatic ties with Aurea

Due to Aurean admant position when it comes to both returning illegally occupied territory plus returning the former emperor of the former Empire of Rio Cana who is wanted by Rio Cana justice, we have decided to break off all diplomatic and economic ties to the Kingdom of Aurea until that government gives in to our demands. All Aurean citizens have 24 hours to leave Rio Cana before the border is closed. Only $5000 US dollar per family will these Aurean be allowed to take out of Rio Cana. All Rio Cana citizens in Aurea are asked to return or go to other nations. If not, it is recommended that they hide against the Aurean secret police.

[Castroreale]

The Castrorealean Football Confederation (CFC) is oficially at Qatar for the world cup! Our best players are ready to show the world that we are small, but we are good with Football!

Castroreale also started expanding its military due to fear of the current rise in tensions across South America
thats all for today!

[Pomeron]

Pomeron set for first woman PM as PVP take historic win

Pomeron is on course to get its first woman prime minister after Lijsbeth Vroomen's conservative People's Party of Pomeron (PVP) came out on top in Wednesday's general election. Her PVP will form the largest party in the States of Pomeron (the parliament) for the first time after winning 29 of the 100 seats up for election. Vroomen, the firebrand former lawyer who became an unexpected hit during the campaign, is expected to lead the next government once it is formed.

Meanwhile yesterday's historic election marks the first time since 1973 that the centre-left National Democratic Party (NDP) has not won the most seats. The party came second, albeit a close second, winning 27 seats; though this still constitutes its worst ever result. Their junior coalition partners in the outgoing government also lost big: the Socialist Workers Party (SAP) lost nearly half its seats to finish on 7; its worst result since 2009.

Despite this obvious punishment by voters, the other former member of the previous government (and indeed the party that brought it down), the liberal Democratic Alternative (DA), increased its seats to 10; assumed by some commenters to be a reward for their holding the last government to account. Two smaller parties also doubled their representation: the centrist Party for Progress (PVV) won 7 seats while the environmentalist Green Party (GP) won 6 seats. While the other minor parties saw few changes, the Islamic Party of Pomeron (IPP) lost all but 1 of its seats and only just crossed the 1% threshold to remain in the States; likely owing to a scandal involving accusations against its founder and leader of inappropriate behaviour.

Overall, politics experts and analysts concur that it appears voters punished the outgoing left-of-centre government for its handling (or mishandling) of the pandemic and cost of living crisis while not necessarily giving their confidence to a right-of-centre alternative.

Although it is not immediately clear which combination of parties will form the next government, one certainty is that it will not be led by Dirk Borst. Prime Minister since 2013, Borst announced last night he would resign as prime minister and party leader once a new government could be formed. He added that he thought it "unlikely" his NDP would play a part in such a government.

Party	Leader	Vote % (+/-)	Seat # (+/-)
People's Party of Pomeron (PVP)	Lijsbeth Vroomen	27.0% (+2.8)	29 (+4)
National Democratic Party (NDP)	Dirk Borst	24.5% (-7.0)	27 (-6)
Democratic Alternative (DA)	Koenraad de Klerk	9.8% (+3.7)	10 (+4)
Socialist Workers Party (SAP)	Marjolijn Beumers	7.1% (-5.1)	7 (-5)
Party for Progress (PVV)	Arjan van Geen	6.4% (+3.1)	7 (+4)
Green Party (GP)	Melissa Meeuwes	5.5% (+2.4)	6 (+3)
Farmers Union (BV)	Gertrude Langbroek	5.2% (+0.1)	5 (±0)
National Party of Pomeron (NPP)	Jacob Bos	2.8% (-1.0)	3 (-1)
People's Front (VF)	Lukas van Andel	2.3% (+0.4)	2 (±0)
Indigenous People's Organisation (IVO)	Peter Spijker	2.1% (-0.2)	2 (±0)
Atabey (A)	Anacaona Warakaba	1.8% (+0.7)	1 (±0)
Islamic People's Party (IPP)	Mohammed al-Hasan	1.0% (-2.9)	1 (-3)

[Pomeron]

No new cabinet until 2023

There will be no new cabinet announced before new year, a spokesperson has said. Government formation talks have been ongoing since November's general election but there has been limited progress. So far the People's Party of Pomeron (PVP) and Democratic Alternative (DA) have agreed to work together but they are now struggling to find additional partners who will work with one another.

The two parties together hold 39 of the 51 seats needed for a majority in the States of Pomeron, the national legislature. It has been said the PVP prefer a more conservative cabinet with the Party for Progress (PVV) and the Farmers Union (BV) while the DA prefer a more centrist cabinet with PVV and the Green Party (GP). Each arrangement would have a majority in the States of Pomeron, with PVP-DA-PVV-BV having exactly 51 seats and PVP-DA-PVV-GP having 52 seats. However, PVP will not make natural allies with GP and DA will not make natural allies with BV.

Formation talks will end this week ahead of the festive period and resume in January 2023. The president has indicated he is hopeful a cabinet can be found and named in the new year and that new elections are not a possibility at this stage.

[Araxa]

Preparations for New Year's Eve are underway in Araxa

This monday, President Aralux greenlighted the preparations for New Year's Eve that are to take place from 18:00 on December 31st, 2022 to 06:00 on January 1st, 2023.



The president has mentioned there will be 4 major events held in Luxia, at the Golden Sunrise military complex. They will be open to the public. These include:

• A concert with typical Christmas-time music from all corners of Araxa
• Attempt to break the world-record for the party with most people dancing (around 2,000 performers)
• Light drone show 1 hour after sunset
• Fireworks at midnight

There will also be various food stands and trucks, with lots of options on snacks, food and beverages, as well as games to be played for prizes or for fun.



In all major Araxan cities there will also be drone shows and fireworks, according to President Aralux's Speech

We reiterate our best wishes for this new year and hope all South American nations find peace and progress.-

Araxan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press Release

[Pomeron]

New cabinet to be sworn in

President Diederik Boer will officially appoint the new cabinet today and in doing do will name Lijsbeth Vroomen as Pomeron's first female prime minister. The appointment comes after a breakthrough in government formation talks last week that saw a four-party agreement finalized.

The new cabinet—"het Kabinet-Vroomen" in Dutch—will have exactly the 51 seats needed for a majority in the States of Pomeron (parliament). The parties forming Pomeron's twenty-third cabinet will be the conservative Pomeronian People's Party (PVP), the liberal Democratic Alternative (DA), the centrist Party for Progress (PVV) and the agrarian, rural interests Farmers Union (BV).

While many—not only women—have celebrated the milestone of the first female prime minister, some groups have expressed concern over Vroomen's views. A practising Christian, Vroomen has stated she opposes abortion and has been critical of trans rights activists. While she also previously expressed opposition to gay marriage and adoption, she has since stated she now supports these. She was a vocal opponent of an assisted dying bill in the previous parliament and has said her government will not re-introduce the bill.

Vroomen has also pledged to tackle rising crime and to revitalize the national economy which is still smaller than it was pre-pandemic. With poverty on the rise, she has set her government to task to build thousands of new, affordable homes, including by building new towns to move people away from the overcrowded capital. Environmental campaigners strongly oppose this and consider it detrimental to the Amazon Rainforest where the new towns are likely to encroach.

"We offered the voters change," said Vroomen after last week's government formation breakthrough, "and now we're going to deliver it."

[Rio Cana]

Rio Cana News

Rio Cana breaks diplomatic ties with the Republic of Pauruguay

Due to huge public outcry on the international communities awarding of best nation on the continent to the corrupt republic of Pauruguay, the Rio Cana government has no choice but to break any diplomatic ties we have to this so called republic. All citizens of this republic are to immediately leave Rio Cana. They will only be allowed to exit with $1000 US dollars per family unit. All those with properties will have there properties confiscated to pay for any unpaid current and future taxes.

[Castroreale]

Castroreale News

Castroreale condemns the decision of Rio Cana

Despite being a neutral nation, Castroreale did not like the current decision of Rio Cana to break ties with Pauruguay due to a honestly not very important award. President Hue, with the approval of the senate, already informed the Rio Canan Embassy in Cruzeiro that Rubber, Minerals, Wood and similar materials sold to Rio Cana by using the Amazon River will receive additional taxes that will make them much more expensive to buy.
President Hue also expects that the rest of South America agress with the decision

[Rio Cana]

Rio Cana News

Rio Cana river patrol boats ordered to search all Castroreale river boats

Due to illegal contraband smuggling by smugglers who are currently using river boats that fly the Castroreale flag, the Rio Cana customs river patrol will be stopping and searching all Castroreale boats. Any Castroreale boat that refuses to be searched will be turned back. Any boat refusing instructions and which begins fleeing will be sunk. In the meantime, the Rio Cana navy will be patrolling and be on the lookout for any suspicious boats near the mouth of the Amazon river.

[Castroreale]

Castroreale News

President Hues sends a message to General Rodriguez

Even thought the Rio Canan decision was "to Due to illegal contraband smuggling by smugglers who are currently using river boats that fly the Castroreale flag", many Castrorealean Ships carrying many different goods were sunken in international, rio canan and Amazonian waters, killing many innocent people along the way. The situation got even more tense, after the largest civilian ship, the "Grande Primeiro" got sunk by the Rio canan navy by mistake, killing 30,000 people in the process, and everything that was being send to mainland got lost in the water.
President Hue decided to send a message to General Rodriguez, asking for a meeting to solve the situation in the capital of Castroreale, Cruzeiro, Everything related to the travel would be paid by the Castroreale Government and the goal (according to sources inside the government) is to get a peaceful solution to this situation while keeping Castroreale as a safe nation. However, most government affairs are hidden from the public (for obvious reasons) so we are not sure.

[Araxa]

Luxia, Feb 23rd, 2023,

The Republic of Araxa stands perplexed at the decision taken by the Republic of Rio Cana of breaking diplomatic ties with the Republic of Pauruguay. The Republic of Araxa firmly believes that every nation is autonomous in deciding their commercial, cultural and political partnerships on a local, regional and worldwide level; however, it has come to our attention the forced displacement of tourists and residents coming from the Republic of Pauruguay, based on the actions taken, not even by the actions of their own government, but instead as a consequence of an award bestowed upon said country.

The Republic of Araxa condemns this act of aggression towards innocent citizens and residents of the Republic of Pauruguay. It is unacceptable to force individuals to leave their homes and belongings behind, even more so, confiscating their belongings, violating international law and common sense. Such actions are not only inhumane but also severely damage the reputation of the Republic of Rio Cana on the global stage.

The Republic of Araxa calls for an immediate cessation of these activities and urges the Republic of Rio Cana to reconsider its actions. Diplomatic channels should remain open and engaged, as it is crucial for peaceful resolution of conflicts and the advancement of mutual interests. However, effective immediately, we have temporarily called our ambassador in the Republic of Rio Cana for consultations. We have also raised the import tariffs an average of 2% on several imported items consumed in the Republic of Araxa which are currently imported from the Republic of Rio Cana.

Furthermore, the Republic of Araxa strongly condemns the hostile actions taken by the Republic of Rio Cana on commercial ships with the Federation of Castroreale flag. As a means to contribute to regional peace, the government of the Republic of Araxa wishes to offer the cities of Luxia or Eltia as possible neutral meeting points for further discussions that put an end to the crisis.

We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Pauruguay and urge the international community to join us in condemning these actions. The Republic of Araxa reaffirms its commitment to upholding international law and human rights and calls on all nations to do the same.

Republic of Araxa
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Aurea]

Basurto announces May 21 to be Election Day.

Over 90 million voters will have the chance to take part in the largest ever democratic exercise in South American history this year after the Prime Minister of Aurea, Marco Basurto, announced the day of the 2023 general election to be May 21.

Mr. Basurto will hold an audience with the Emperor sometime over the weekend to formally request the dissolution of the Imperial Parliament and the calling of the 2023 general election but he confirmed the date today at a press conference. Basurto has served as prime minister since 2015 when his rightist Social Democratic Party won a rare majority in the Chamber of Representatives. He won a second term in 2019 -- the first time since 1972 a right-wing government was elected to a second term -- but did not secure another majority and has since relied on the support of other parties in the Chamber to remain in power.

However, this time, the prime minister and his party will have a much harder task to try to get re-elected. His party is sinking in the opinion polls after the pandemic and cost of living crisis severely impacted Aurea. Although the economy has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, many are seeing a squeeze on their pay checks as wages fail to track with inflation and the cost of food and housing grows greater. Just in November, Mr. Basurto announced a series of spending packages designed to ease the cost of living crisis but critics have said it is too little too late.

On the other side of the spectrum after near a decade in opposition the leftist Socialist Party is hopeful it can return to power. The new leader, Frederico Teixeira Souza has spent the last year setting out a "alternative Aurea" where social, economic and environmental justice are the priorities. However, the road is not exactly clear for Mr. Teixeira who will probably need the support of centrists to govern, which may want to calm his radical vision.

There are 518 members of the Chamber of Representatives that are elected on a state level with each state's number of representatives decided on its population. In the Senate -- where each state has equal representation -- 33 of the 99 members will be elected.

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Castroreale government lies/Our diplomats in Arax being recalled

The government of Castroreale has wrongly accused our nation of sinking one Castroreale ship which resulted in the loss of 30000 Castroreale citizens. When asked about this the secretary of state commented "30000, seems we must have sunk a an island. Ha Ha. Do not be fooled by all this propaganda being spewed out by the Castroreale leadership. We do advise the Castroreale to be much more careful in what they communicate to the world. That is, if they want to avoid a major international incident which would not go well for them."

When asked about Araxas comment. The secretary said "in response to Araxa recall of there diplomats, the government has decided to recall for consultations all of our diplomats currently stationed in Arax. When they will be sent back is not known. It all depends on how the Araxa government responds. In the meantime, all imports from Arax are to levied an additional 2% import tax.

When asked about the upcoming elections in the rival nation of Aurea which we currently have no official diplomatic ties with the secretary said "We hope the people of Aurea finally come to there senses and vote in a government which will dismantle the corrupt monarchy which rules that nation."

Seems the political situations heating up the world has spread to South America.