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This is the hub post for all national and sub-national news related to the Republic of Aguacenta.

 

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Aguacentian Far East Radio Network 

All the News You Wont Use from the Republic of Aguacenta.

Welcome to the Aguacentian Far East Radio Network (AFERN)! AFERN is the premier broadcast organization for the Republic of Aguacenta. AFERN is a media consortium partially financed by the state. Its headquarters in downtown Ciudad Nueva, just south of the Capitol Building and other important government sites. We have affiliate branches in many of the Republics major cities, including the industrial port city of Siero.

Current Programming Includes:

  1. AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación - News Reports with the always trustworthy and charming Hector Bolívar.
  2. AG 800 AM, Noticias Deportivas - Sports news.
  3. AG 1005 AM, La Nacion - The official mouthpiece of the government of Aguacenta.
  4. AG 1006 AM, Radio Radical - Pirate radio from outside the mainstream.
  5. AG 1100 AM, Neustra Historia - Documentary pieces relating to the history of the Republic of Aguacenta.


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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

 

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BOLIVAR: Now, today's top story. Elections for the National Assembly were held today and certified this evening by the Council of Bishops. The fourth national election held under the new constitution went off without any difficulty. No irregularities were reported by election observers from the major parties or by the observers from the Home Secretary's Office.

BOLIVAR: Here are the results. Five parties met the minimum threshold to receive votes in the National Assembly. Rallying strong support from the interior provinces, the conservative Partido Nacional (PN) is now the largest party in the National Assembly with 35% of the vote and 70 seats. In second place, the Partido Liberal Democrático (PLD) with 58 seats. In third place, the Unión Demócrata Cristiana (UDC) with 34 seats. In fourth place, Partido Socialista (PS) with 31 seats. In 5th place, Partido Ecologista Verde (PEV) with 7 seats.

BOLIVAR: Because no party received a majority of votes, a coalition government is expected. The most likely coalition is between the PN and the UDC. Negotiations for a unified platform and terms of governance are likely to be announced in the coming days.

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BOLIVAR: In other news, Officials of the Gendarmería Nacional announced they are looking for any information that will lead to the identification and arrest of any persons associated with an ongoing rash of vandalism in Antequera and Siero. Nearly a dozen religious and government buildings have been vandalized, including two churches which were serverely burned. Government officials believe the acts are politically motivated, as anti-establishment slogans were found painted on after each incident. The Gendarmería Director General for the Northern Military District of Aguacenta said the Home Secretary's Office had authorized the payment of 100,000 AGP for information leading to an arrest.

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BOLIVAR: Markets rallied again today as shareholders were reassured by the success of  peaceful elections in Aguacenta. Shares in the mining conglomerate Minera Norte, rose dramatically over-night as news of new metal deposits coupled with rising metal prices encouraged citizens to buy shares. However, the partially state-owned Minero Campo saw only minor gains as concerns grew among investors that an incoming National Party government may result in a major sell-off of the mining giant's mineral rights and assets.

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BOLIVAR: Protesters created havoc for commuters this morning. Several downtown stations in Ciudad Neuvo,  including Estación Principal were forced to close after being inundated with thousands of people  protesting in  opposition to a city-wide fare increase that went into effect this morning. The fare increase had been planned for several months, as city officials believe that the fare increase is necessary to maintain the long-term  viability of the federal district's metro system. However, opposition groups claim the fare increase disproportionately affects the city's low income residents, and would be unnecessary if the city's transportation budget was not mismanaged. Protests were quelled as the Governor of the Ciudad Nuevo Transit Authority (CNTA) announced that the fare increase would be put off for 30 days while the CNTA evaluated other options. Despite multiple inquiries. the Ministry of Transportation chose not to elaborate on its previous statement that "Metro fare prices are a matter for local transit boards, and any dispute involving fares should be resolved at a local level".   

BOLIVAR: You have been listening to broadcast frequency AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación an Aguacentian Far East Radio Network station. This concludes today's headline edition. I wish you all a good night. This is Hector Bolivar signing off. Buenas Noches.

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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

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BOLIVAR: Now, today's top story. After swift negotiations, the National Party (PN) announced today that the Christian Democratic Union (UDC) will join them in the governing coalition. This agreement the two oldest political parties in Aguacenta gives the PN-UDC governing coalition 104 of the 200 seats
in the National Assembly.

BOLIVAR: While the two parties have not always seen eye-to-eye on economic issues, their support of traditional Aguacentian values and limited democratic voting rights makes them easy partners in governing. The terms of governance, place National Party politicians in the Prime Ministership, and other key offices including Defense and Foreign Affairs. While the UDC will with PN consent will occupy the office of Deputy Prime Minister, Home Secretary, and other lesser roles.

BOLIVAR: Along with the terms of governance, The National Party announced that Former Labor Minister Emiliano Cabrera (PN) will hold the office of the Prime Minister. While party boss Rafael Romero (UDC) will take up the mantel of deputy. The Liberal Democratic Party (PLD), now the largest opposition party, announced that it has not been deterred by the most recent election results, and will continue to advocate for expanded suffrage and greater government transparency. A move lauded by the Socialist Party (PS) and Green Party (PEV).


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BOLIVAR: Cabrera announced that the one of the first actions his government would take in office would be to deliver on campaign promises of economic growth and regional stability. As such, he said he would request talks with regional neighbors to discuss furthering improved relations. Among the topics likely to be discussed are improving trade ties, formalizing rules governing the use of the northern seas, and establishing protocols for territorial expansion in
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BOLIVAR: Incoming Minister of the Environment, Rebecca Alavarez (PN) announced that after consultation with the Home Secretary, the maritime environmental exclusion zone surrounding Isla de Santiago, off the northern coast of Provencia Antequera will be expanded by another 5 km on the oceanic side of the island and 2.5 km on the continental side. The expansion of is accompanied by new regulations which give the Armada de la Republica (ARA) the ability to search civilian ships
in the territorial waters of the republic surrounding the island without cause and give naval captains the ability to sink any ship that refuses to comply with Republican Navy directives.

BOLIVAR: Fishermen from the northern port town of Olivia lamented the changes, as they often fish in the areas surrounding the island. One boat captain was quoted as saying "The government relies on us to feed the people, but all they ever do is make it harder for us to make a living." 

BOLIVAR: When contacted for comment, the Environmental Ministry said that it believed that the changes were made to protect local wildlife populations. However, an anonymous source inside the ministry said "the move was unusual, because the request to expand the exclusion zone originated within the Ministry of Defense and not within the Environmental Ministry". The same source also confirmed that the request was originally made by the Admiralty during the previous administration and was refused. However, shortly after being appointed Alavarez (PN) met with members of the Defense Council and several high ranking military officials. After the meeting, Alvarez directed her staff to begin the administrative process required to expand the maritime exclusion zone.

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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

BOLIVAR: Now, today's top storry. Minister of Science and Technology Gerardo Vázquez announced a new government program to promote growth in Aguacenta's fledgling technology sector. The National Assembly allocated AGP$ 120 BN  ($200 MM) over the next 4 years. AGP$ 24 BN ($40 MM) will be allocated to scholarships for eligible degree programs related to the technology mining, agricultural, telecomunications, and defenses industries. AGP$ 60 BN ($100 MM) will is designated to create 12,000 post-secondary spaces in vocational schools and government training centers. The program is expected to be phased in creating 1,000 seats in the first year, 2,000 seats in the second year, and 4,500 seats in years three and four. The remaining AGP$ 36 BN ($60 MM) will be used for grants to provide support to non-traditional start-up companies with strong job creation potential.

BOLIVAR:  In other news, participation in rugby unions is on the rise in Aguacenta. As a result of steady growth there were 41,000 registered youth rugby players and 22,000 registered adult rugby players across the seven provincial unions in the Aguacentian Rugby Federation. The sport's growing popularity is likely the result of increased competition and star power found in the nation's Premiership Rugby Competition.

BOLIVAR: The Minister of Sport lauded the growth of the nation's rugby unions. Stating that the growth in youth sports was great youth fitness. He also credited the growth of youth rugby with the steady improvement of Aguacenta's National Rugby Team. Once a joke in international rugby circles, in recent years the men's national team has showed marked improvement and has become a perennial contender.    

BOLIVAR: You have been listening to broadcast frequency AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación an Aguacentian Far East Radio Network station. This concludes today's headline edition. I wish you all a good night. This is Hector Bolivar signing off. Buenas Noches.

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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

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BOLIVAR: Now, today's top story. Minister of Defense Valencia announced today in a public press conference that Aguacentian troops have been deployed into the territories of the Coastal Frontier. The operation, codenamed Libélula (dragon-fly) by the ministry of defense, is meant to ensure the security of citizens of the Republic who have settled there.

Certain details of the operation have not yet been released, but here is what we do know. The Chief of the Defense Council estimates that approximately 5,000 troops have been deployed in what the Ministry of Defense is calling a police action. Units deployed include elements of the 3rd Infantry Division, including the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade and at least one Support Brigade were deployed to the Cordoba Peninsula.

Army units were sighted leaving Nueva Barcelona in the early morning hours and headed south on the Camino del Sur headed for the regional hub of Karlshafen. Along the way, units were stationed in several of the larger communities to help maintain order and prevent potential reprisals against Aguacentian citizens. The main force arrived in Karlshafen approximately 24hrs after leaving Nueva Barcelona. Aguacentian forces placed a number of individuals believed to be associated with violent political extremism in Cordoba. According to one source inside of the Minister of Defense, at least some of those arrested have been linked to the recent rash of anti-government and anti-Catholic firebombings in the Norther and Eastern provinces of the Republic and at least one person was said to be associated with the massacre of a family of settlers that happened earlier this month. All those being detained are expected to be extradited to the Republic for trial.

Members of the ruling National Party hailed First Minister Cabrera's decision as a stepping stone in securing the rights of Aguacentian citizens in the Coastal Frontier against outside oppression, and an important move toward improving well-being of the Republic. Several members of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party denounced the deployment as an "unprecedented imperialist power grab, with no evidence to support it and no tangible benefits for the citizens of the Republic". Reactions from the international community were mixed. 

In a speech this evening, First Minister Cabrera stated that he expected the process of integrating the newly annexed territories may take some time, but that it was likely to proceed smoothly. In the interim period, Major General Johann Ortiz-Domingo de Merida has been appointed Military Governor of the region. National Party officials have repeatedly stated that the Coastal Frontier could achieve the status of province in less than a year. However, several experts with knowledge of the subject have suggested that it was more likely that to be governed as an unorganized territory of the Republic for quite some time.

BOLIVAR: You have been listening to broadcast frequency AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación an Aguacentian Far East Radio Network station. This concludes today's headline edition. I wish you all a good night. This is Hector Bolivar signing off. Buenas Noches.

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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

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BOLIVAR: Now, today's top story. Minister of Economy and Development, Gabriel Cardozo, announced today that the National Party will begin the legal process necessary to privatize vast swaths of the Republic's state-owned enterprises. The initiative is a continuation of a policy program that began under the previous Christian Democratic Union government and marks an important step forward for the National Party in delivering on one of its main campaign promises. 

BOLIVAR: The first enterprises slated for sale are Agacenta's state owned mining companies. The states 15 percent stake in Minera Campo, the main mining company in the southern provinces, is to be completely liquidated. Cooperativa Miniera Pan-Aguacenta, the cooperative formed by the territorial governments in the 1800s to help consolidate and modernize the Republics mining industries, will also see a major sell-off of both stock and assets. Cooperativa currently holds the rights to in excess of 80 percent Aguacenta's mineral deposits. The National Assembly is expected to to authorize the sale of over half of those rights on the open market. The government stake in Cooperativa is also expected to be reduced from 77 percent, to the legally permitted minimum of 51 percent over the next 10 years.

BOLIVAR: Also on the chopping block are assets from the state owned petroleum company, Petro Norte. Under the National Party's plan, Petro Norte's stakes in the outermost part of the northern seas are expected to be put up for sale as are several of the companies understaffed facilities in the north east. Despite the changes to state-owned resource extraction companies, Cardozo was quick to reassure citizens that most of the service related companies would keep their protected legal status. This means no changes are expected to the governments railway, utility, banking, and telecommunications firms. 

BOLIVAR: Demand for state owned assets and stock is expected to be high. The National Party stated that sales will create an opening for private mining companies to grow by allowing them access to more mining tracts. It also stated that allowing private mining companies access to un-worked tracts owned by Cooperativa Minera will increase resource extraction. 

BOLIVAR:  Experts on Aguacenta's mining industry said that it is likely that the sales were likely to increase production, decrease unemployment, and increase wages as private mining concerns begin to hire on new personnel to utilize newly purchase mineral rights. However, they also cautioned of the potential for overproduction. One expert worried that there are currently not enough skilled miners and mining engineers in the country to meet the potential increase in demand.

BOLIVAR:  Markets reacted favorably to the announcement, as industrial and commodities exchanges both rallied. However, Cooperativa Minera's stock price fell slightly, as investor's concerns about the potential for over-saturation of available shares. 

BOLIVAR: The move was met with mixed reactions from opposition parties in the Capital. Several members of Liberal Democratic Party were quick to applaud the announcement, stating that free enterprise was crucial to creating an open and democratic society. However, in an official statement the Socialist Party decried the sales as "needlessly selling out the countries natural resources and people to corporations that will inevitably put profits before the good of society".

BOLIVAR: When asked if they if ministry expected any changes to the proposed plan, Cardozo stated that ultimately the plan introduced by the National Party was meant to serve the good of the Aguacentian people, and that changes could be made should the compelling interest or need arise.

BOLIVAR: You have been listening to broadcast frequency AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación an Aguacentian Far East Radio Network station. This concludes today's headline edition. I wish you all a good night. This is Hector Bolivar signing off. Buenas Noches.

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VOICE: ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. This is a Far East Radio Network emergency broadcast. Repeat. This is a Far East Radio Network emergency broadcast. This is not a test. Please stand by for a critical news update.

VOICE: DANGER! At 03:49 Ciudad Nuevo local time, the Aguacentian Geological Institute detected a magnitude 8.9 earthquake in the Sea of Cadiz. The earthquake originated approximately 65 miles off the coast of the western coast of the Cordoba peninsula, approximately 225 km south-southeast of the city of Merida. Severe aftershocks are likely to occur. 

VOICE: A tsunami that may cause widespread flooding is expected to occur. Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents are possible and may continue for several days after initial arrival. A Tsunami warning is now in effect for the cities of for the cities of Ciudad Nueva, Puerto Libre, Merida, Alicante, and Punto Agido, as well as towns and villages along the southern coast of Aguacenta, and settlements along the eastern sea-board of the Cordoba Peninsula.

VOICE: TAKE ACTION. If possible, move in-land or to higher ground. Otherwise, seek shelter immediately. Be prepared to follow the instructions from local authorities.

VOICE: ALL motorways along the southern coast are currently operating only in an in-land direction to facilitate evacuation. If possible, avoid travel to the areas along the southern coast. Additional updates will be broadcast on this frequency as they become available.

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VOICE: ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. This is a Far East Radio Network emergency broadcast. Repeat. This is a Far East Radio Network emergency broadcast. This is not a test. Please stand by for a critical news update.

VOICE: At 04:25 Ciudad Nuevo local time, the formation of a tsunami wave in the Sea of Cadiz was reported by Air Corps maritime spotters. At 05:31, a the front of the wave made contact with the southern coast of the Republic. At present, the wave is estimated to have been between 18 and 21 meters high when it contacted the shore in certain areas.

VOICE: Wide spread flooding, strong currents, and major structural damage to buildings has been reported in cities along the southern coast. Power outages are widespread. Disaster response teams are currently in position or en route to affected areas. 

VOICE: If possible, remain in-doors in a safe area until flood waters have receded. Additional updates will be broadcast on this frequency as they become available.

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VOICE: ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. This is a Far East Radio Network civil defense news bulletin. Repeat. This is a Far East Radio Network civil defense news bulletin. Please stand by for a critical news update.

VOICE: Reports of the devastation continue to filter in from much of the southern sea-board. 

VOICE: There are confirmed reports of extreme damage to the port facilities in the cities of Puerto Libre and Merida. Both ports are expected to see extremely reduced capabilities for several months while repairs are completed. Several vessels of the Southern Fleet, which was moored in the harbor at Peurto Libre, suffered damages. Among them was the Corvette ANS Minotaur which was partially beached by the force of the wave. Lesser damages to port facilities in Ciudad Neuvo, Alicante, and Punto Agido.

VOICE: Severe flooding in the Peurto Libre, Merida, and Ciudad Nuevo. This includes damages that resulted when several levies burst in Ciudad Neuvo and water poured into the city's historic district.  Large portions of all three cities remain under-water and there have been reports of residents trapped in their homes. Flooding in in-land portions of country near rivers and wetlands have also been reported. Authorities recommend avoiding contact with flood waters as they may be contaminated, especially in Peurto Libre where we have unconfirmed reports that an underground storage cistern at a chemical plant may have leaked.

VOICE: Structural damage to buildings, the result of earthquake aftershocks, has been reported in many cities along the south coast. This includes damage to the National Parliament Building, whose east wing-had to be evacuated after engineers discovered damage to the building's foundation.

VOICE: Power and communications infrastructure remains out along most of the coastal sea-board, and restoration make take weeks or months depending on location. In areas where power infrastructure was partially working, authorities have disabled main feeds in order to prevent risks associated with life electrical conduits interacting with flood waters. Residents are advised to avoid downed electrical wires and power sub-stations.

VOICE: Aftershocks have resulted in municipal water lines being fractured in several metropolitan areas. Residents are advised not to drink water from wells or municipal sources until they can be evaluated for quality and safety. Boiling water may not result in all contaminants being removed.

VOICE: Looting has been reported in several cities. Local authorities have already made dozens of arrests related to vandalism and looting. Curfews and travel restrictions are now in effect for most of the southern coast. 

VOICE: The Home Office and Defense Ministry along with other supporting ministries are currently coordinating disaster relief efforts. Temporary evacuation camps are currently being set up in in-land areas of the Vigo, Lograno, and Utrera provinces. Elements of the 1st Infantry Division, garrisoned at La Paz, and 2nd Armored Division, garrisoned in central Vigo, have been dispatched to take part in disaster relief and recovery operations. 

VOICE: The First Minister has asked the National Assembly to activate several contingents of the National Guard that specialize in disaster and humanitarian relief efforts. The First Minister has also asked the National Assembly to authorize the Gendarme to be temporarily integrated into the United Land Forces Command, an action usually reserved for times of war. The National Council has authorized use of the Council Guard for humanitarian relief efforts.

VOICE: There are currently no official reports of the number of lives lost, but unofficial estimates speculate the number could be in the tens of thousands. Unofficial estimates of the total damage to property suggest damages could reach into the billions. Meanwhile, damages to Aguacenta's economy remain unknown at this time as the Economic Ministry has suspended trading on all Aguacentian exchanges.

VOICE: Members of the Foreign Office report a number of offers of foreign assistance. Coordinated efforts between the government of Aguacenta and several international partners are expected to begin in the coming days. The First Minister is expected to make his first public address since the disaster before the weeks end.

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VOICE: ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. This is a Far East Radio Network civil defense news bulletin. Repeat. This is a Far East Radio Network civil defense news bulletin. Please stand by for a critical news update. 

VOICE: The official death toll is now over 32,000. Another 15,000 have reported serious injuries. Numbers are expected to continue to rise as authorities gain access to previously unreachable areas.  Hospitals along the southern seaboard are swamped, and military triage stations are over capacity. Approximately 550,000 people have been temporarily displaced. As many as 150,000 people are expected to displaced in the long-term.

VOICE: Displaced persons camps set up by the Home Office and Department of Defense have been overwhelmed. The government has begun relocating people to facilities in the northern cities of Siero, Callao, and Olivia which were unaffected by the disaster.

VOICE: A temporary communication network has been set-up using balloon mounted cellular antennas. Electricity has been restored in pockets along the southern sea-board. Current estimates suggest less than 25 percent of residential customers have had their power restored at this time. Representatives of the major power cooperatives suggest that it could be weeks before power is restored to the majority of customers, and caution that restoration of power in rural areas could take several months. Critical facilities, including hospitals, dispatch centers, and emergency coordination facilities remain on generator power, however supplies of diesel are currently limited.

VOICE: Access to potable water remains a problem in the southern cities. The Home Office has set up portable water reclamation facilities and distribution points in most urban areas, however lines remain long and rationing is currently in effect.

VOICE: Total damage is estimated to be in the 12 - 15 billion USD range. One expert characterized the damage to Aguacenta's fishing and shipping industries to be "the worst damage that has ever been incurred by an industrialized nation in modern history". Environmental damage is expected to be irreversible.

VOICE: The National Assembly has declared a state of emergency in the southern provinces. Military, National Guard, and Gendarme are currently working under direction of the Ministry of Defense and the Home Office. Military forces are currently exercising police powers to prevent looting and other criminal activity. At present, the majority of Military and Gendarme disaster relief personnel are in place. National Guard units remain slow to mobilize, and are expected to take at least another week before certain units are in place. 

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SOUND: A tone plays signaling the start of the daily broadcast. Followed by static and the deep male voice.

ANCHOR: Bienvenidos. Welcome to tonight's broadcast. You are listening to AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación. This is Hector Bolívar reporting.

SOUND: Theme music plays.

BOLIVAR: After a National Assembly vote to declare May 22nd, the day of the flood, a national day of remembrance and federal holiday for the coming year, First Minister Cabrera addressed a rare joint legislative session today. The event was televised and broadcast nationwide. In his speech, he applauded first responders, clean-up crews, and citizens for their diligent work in restoring the southern coast of the Republic to working order. However, he also acknowledged that there is still much to be done in rebuilding the nations major metropolitan centers and ports. He stated that the the Home Office, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works, and the Ministry of Economy have already begun to implement long-term reconstruction plans.

BOLIVAR: According to official numbers, 95 percent of displaced persons have now returned to their homes or found new permanent residences. Power, water, and other utilities have been restored to all but the most remote areas of the southern coast. National Guard troops are now being demobilized, however elements of the Aguacentian regular land forces, including army engineers and medical personnel, remain in place in certain parts of the country to help assist with long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts.

BOLIVAR: The First Minister announced that he will ask the National Assembly to sell assets and disperse funds from the nation's sovereign wealth fund in order to bolster the depleted emergency management and disaster relief funds in order to insure that aid continues to flow to the worst affected areas of the country.

BOLIVAR: First Minister Cabrera also announced that he has officially directed the Minister of Justice, Albert Acosta, to begin a formal inquiry into events that occurred in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami, including allegations of misappropriation of funds, price gouging, and possible wrong-doing on the part of several engineering firms responsible for the initial construction of several port facilities and coastal levees. 

BOLIVAR: First Minister Cabrera also took time to point time to spot-light acts of heroism and humanitarianism performed by citizens, civilians, and  military personnel in the aftermath of the tsunami. The First Minister announced several recipients of national honors. Notable among these, was the awarding the Aguacentian Medal of Charity to French troops and support personnel who contributed to disaster relief effort within the Republic.

BOLIVAR: In response, Jorge Antonio Baston-Santiago de Cadiz, current Bellator Magnus of Ciudad and official figurehead of the Brotherhood of the Guiding Star, the nation's oldest and most distinguished military co-fraternity, announced that the Grand Council of the Rising Star would officially extended an invitation to join the Brotherhood to Captain Toma and the crew of the French Frigate Titan, as well as other French military personnel who aided in relief efforts

 BOLIVAR: You have been listening to broadcast frequency AG 756 AM, La Voz de la Nación an Aguacentian Far East Radio Network station. This concludes today's headline edition. I wish you all a good night. This is Hector Bolivar signing off. Buenas Noches.

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