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Pablo Navarro and the Radicals endorse the idea of the Kalistani Empire; Calls for a public referendum on the matter.

It would seem, that with the formation of a tangible Liberal opposition, Pablo Navarro, de facto head of the PRD has chosen to endorse the idea of joining the Kalistani Empire. This has received immediate public attention as it was only earlier this decade that the chance to join the North Seleyan Confederation was shot down, and many Gaduri have very strong opinions on joining other states. Irregardless, Navarro has advocated for joining the Empire on the basis of economic prosperity, growth, and unity. Arguing that Gaduridos can skyrocket back to the Golden Age, and even go further by being hand in hand with the Empire, Navarro has called for the Yepes Presidency to enact a public referendum on joining the Empire. While Navarro is by no means in government, this does mean that should the Radicals get elected in the next elections, they may have an ambitious agenda to pursue.

Irregardless, this has seen vocal opposition from the National Party, the Workers Party, and the PDH. Arguing for sovereignty, independence and strict neutrality, they have opposed what Navarro has endorsed, whilst the Reform Party and the PSSG have not taken a position on it officially. But the Radicals have largely stood by their decision, with some even speculating that it may even become a campaign promise once elections come closer. As such, should they win elections, it will certainly be interesting to see how they attempt to pursue this avenue. While the government has largely ignored his calls for a referendum, the public has been put in discussion about it now in a genuine way, and it could potentially become a public issue worth handling during elections. 

With Navarro calling for closer ties to Kalistan, the Radicals are stepping up their game and may have a genuine shot to win Los Altos and the National Congress. However, it is worth noting that the PSSG is still a major bloc, and has positioned itself towards maintaining the status quo. Reform on the other hand, has been rising steadily and is expected to be the rights Magnum Opus. Where they play into this is yet to be seen, but what's sure is that the Radicals may need to negotiate with the PSSG or Reform to see their vision through.
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