Veraguas wrote:
National Information:
Full Name of Nation: Republic of Veraguas
Short Name of Nation: Veraguas
Nation's Capital: San Pablo
Demonym: Veraguan (English), veraguense (Spanish(
Government Type: Military dictatorship in transition to civilian-led democratic republic; transition will be completed on July 1
Head of State: President Josué Ubico Vaides
Head of Government: Same as Head of Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs or Equivalent: Lic. Arturo Quintana Araujo
Biography of Nation's History: Veraguas was populated by Mayans and other Amerindian groups for thousands of years before the first Spaniards arrived; what is now the Republic of Veraguas was colonized in the early 1500s. It declared independence simultaneously with the five Central American republics (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica) in the 1820s and has been independent since. For most of its history, the country has been governed by corrupt, oligarchical, oppressive governments (often military-dominated), with two nigh-identical parties alternating in power (not always peacefully). While a tiny elite lived in opulent splendor, the vast majority of the population was mired in poverty. From 1989 onwards, various Marxist-Leninist guerrilla movements have been fighting a low-scale insurgency against the government. In 2022, a military coup replaced the latest dictator with a reformist mixed civilian/military junta, which in turn gave way to the incumbent President. President Ubico has cracked down strenuously on corruption, initiated the first land reform program in the country's history, embraced an independent foreign policy, offered amnesty to guerrillas who surrender peacefully, oversaw the drafting of a new constitution, and, on March 5, 2023, held the country's first genuinely free, genuinely fair election. On July 1, for the first time, power will peacefully be handed over to a member of the opposition (i.e., not someone belonging to either of the two historical parties).
(OOC: Note that I do not use NS stats. My RP population is around 2 million, and Veraguas is very much a developing country and does not have an 'All-Consuming' economy.)
International Information:
In what year is your nations technology (Modern, Past or Future?): Modern
Region: South America
Ambassadorial Information:
Title: Dr.
Full Name: Guillermo Fuentes Peralta
Date of Birth: October 11, 1973
Family (if any): None
Health Concerns: None
Short Biography of Ambassador: A polyglot, Dr. Fuentes speaks fluent Spanish, English, German, and French, and can converse in a few Mayan languages. Dr. Fuentes holds a Doctorate in Law from the National Autonomous University of Veraguas and served briefly as Vice Minister of Foreign Relations (January-March 2023). Dr. Fuentes has never married.
Are there any security issues we should be aware of? No
Location Information:
Do you have any special needs or requests for your embassy and why are they required? No
Staff and Equipment Information:
Please limit the total number of persons to a maximum of 25.
Number of Diplomatic Staff: 4
Number of Security Staff: 2
Number of Service Staff: 10
Will you be hiring locally? Yes
Number and Type of Terrain Vehicle(s): Two Renault 5 cars
Number and type of Aerial Vehicle(s): None
Miscellaneous Information:
Would you like us to establish an embassy in your nation? If so please provide information on how to do so (a link). Yes
Would you like to trade with Rhodevus? Yes
Would you like to help Rhodevus in military conflicts or other disasters if we ask for help? Veraguas is a small, poor country without a blue-water navy, so its ability to help other countries is extremely limited. Moreover, the military has its hands tied dealing with various insurgent groups.
Are immigrants from our nation welcome?: Yes
Additional Information: None at this time
Please declare any drugs (including alcohol and tobacco), animals or plants you are bringing into the country: None
From the Desk of the Minister of International Affairs
After researching your nation and compiling a detailed overview of facts and statistics, we in the Ministry of International Affairs deem it worthy to grant your nation an embassy in Rhodevus. You have been ACCEPTED!
Congratulations on your upcoming elections. We wish you all best of luck
Congratulations. If there is anything else to be discussed about future alliances, trade agreements or other various agreements, feel free to contact the office at Internationalaffairs@Rhodegov.gov