16-03-2026, 07:40 PM
Where is Gaduridos at today in 5718?
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February 8th, 5718
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Gaduridos, has certainly seen better times. While it's not as bad as it was in the 5520s, or the malaise in the 5550s, the country is no longer in its shining golden era. Ever since the rough divorce between Gaduridos and Kalistan, ending the Anantonese Empire, combined with other global factors (particularly traders leaving Gaduridos for other countries), and the national economy has been on a decline. Politically, the situation isn't as bleak but it's equally as awkward, as when the Anantonese Empire dissolved, the Gaduri throne was left empty with no governor general assuming the role, leaving the country in a quagmire where it was a monarchy with no monarch, and a republic without republicanism. Gaduridos went from a shining trade beacon in Seleya, prosperous and neutral, to a rather depressing story of neglect.
But, this isn't to say that the entire country in falling into despair. Gaduridos does have the potential to revive itself. But several issues continue to define Gaduridos. The declining economy, for starters. The trade isolation of Gaduridos, which has harmed trade in the country. The constitutional ambiguity, which will require either the abolishment of the throne and restoring the Gaduri Republic, or, alternatively, creating a domestic Gaduri monarchy. There also is the issue of the currency, as the country still uses the Canrillaise Fluer (CFR), which while notable, has warranted the question of restoring an independent Gaduri currency. There has also been the degradation of the welfare state, much to the disappointment of the social democratic minded Seleyan Social Democratic Party of Gaduridos (PSSG). Finally, the most pressing issue, which is the Neutrality Act, and Bentasur. Manzamal, the Duchy of which Bentasur is located on, has been particularly agitated with Kalistani occupation of Bentasur, in which it's not uncommon for nationalists to decry it as "illegally occupied", especially as Kalistan has shown no interest in leaving the naval base. Combine that with the Neutrality Act, limiting what Gaduridos can do (and the non existent state of the Military), and it's clear that there's politically pressure to reform.
However, with elections looming later this year, it's clear that these issues will become relevant as the PSSG looks to win back control of the country's legislature and Prime Ministership. Whether that can happen or not however, is yet to be seen. But for now, it can be argued that Gaduridos has entered another Malaise. Not as bad as the first malaise, but still, something that will need to be resolved by whoever wins in October.
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In Other News;
Petróleos Gaduridanos (Pegad) confirms layoffs; Disappointing for the workers.
Reform Party looks to Prime Ministership with ambition as public approval of the current Independent administration reaches new lows; Can Reform come through or will the PSSG shine?
Fondo Estatal de Riqueza e Inversión (State Wealth and Investment Fund) relatively calm; Some calmness in this changing times.
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La Rosa Nacional(The National Rose) is a progressive news outlet, dedicated to expressing a progressive free truth to Gaduridos.
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February 8th, 5718
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Gaduridos, has certainly seen better times. While it's not as bad as it was in the 5520s, or the malaise in the 5550s, the country is no longer in its shining golden era. Ever since the rough divorce between Gaduridos and Kalistan, ending the Anantonese Empire, combined with other global factors (particularly traders leaving Gaduridos for other countries), and the national economy has been on a decline. Politically, the situation isn't as bleak but it's equally as awkward, as when the Anantonese Empire dissolved, the Gaduri throne was left empty with no governor general assuming the role, leaving the country in a quagmire where it was a monarchy with no monarch, and a republic without republicanism. Gaduridos went from a shining trade beacon in Seleya, prosperous and neutral, to a rather depressing story of neglect.
But, this isn't to say that the entire country in falling into despair. Gaduridos does have the potential to revive itself. But several issues continue to define Gaduridos. The declining economy, for starters. The trade isolation of Gaduridos, which has harmed trade in the country. The constitutional ambiguity, which will require either the abolishment of the throne and restoring the Gaduri Republic, or, alternatively, creating a domestic Gaduri monarchy. There also is the issue of the currency, as the country still uses the Canrillaise Fluer (CFR), which while notable, has warranted the question of restoring an independent Gaduri currency. There has also been the degradation of the welfare state, much to the disappointment of the social democratic minded Seleyan Social Democratic Party of Gaduridos (PSSG). Finally, the most pressing issue, which is the Neutrality Act, and Bentasur. Manzamal, the Duchy of which Bentasur is located on, has been particularly agitated with Kalistani occupation of Bentasur, in which it's not uncommon for nationalists to decry it as "illegally occupied", especially as Kalistan has shown no interest in leaving the naval base. Combine that with the Neutrality Act, limiting what Gaduridos can do (and the non existent state of the Military), and it's clear that there's politically pressure to reform.
However, with elections looming later this year, it's clear that these issues will become relevant as the PSSG looks to win back control of the country's legislature and Prime Ministership. Whether that can happen or not however, is yet to be seen. But for now, it can be argued that Gaduridos has entered another Malaise. Not as bad as the first malaise, but still, something that will need to be resolved by whoever wins in October.
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In Other News;
Petróleos Gaduridanos (Pegad) confirms layoffs; Disappointing for the workers.
Reform Party looks to Prime Ministership with ambition as public approval of the current Independent administration reaches new lows; Can Reform come through or will the PSSG shine?
Fondo Estatal de Riqueza e Inversión (State Wealth and Investment Fund) relatively calm; Some calmness in this changing times.
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La Rosa Nacional(The National Rose) is a progressive news outlet, dedicated to expressing a progressive free truth to Gaduridos.
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