Tukarali

[Rogue]

President Alex Caetano has been reelected President of the Republic, winning against popular senator Camila Zanetti Machado of Rosa. With 51.2% of the vote, he beat his opponent by a rather slim margin. Machado won the remaining 48.2% of the vote. This secures Caetano a second term of 4 years and keeps the PDP in all levels of power, even if by the slimmest of margins. Last month the party managed to barely cling onto the chamber, winning 75 seats which is seen as a effective majority. President Caetano has announced that he seeks to keep Pinho as his Prime Minister, hoping to maintain a sense of stability in a country still in transition. 

Senator Machado has conceded defeat, giving a heartwarming speech on the importance of our newfound democratic institutions. She will continue her work as senator. With the senate its term expiring next year. Many within Rosa have called on Machado to take over party leadership, but the "ideal candidate" has so far refused to speculate on any next steps in her political carreer. With the victory of Caetano the PDP maintains power, but will have to figure out a new strategy if it seeks to maintain its power for after this new term. Caetano thanked his supporters for their faith in him, announcing that "i will deliver on your faith, i will secure our newfound freedoms and work with our international partners in strengthening Tukarali and Seleya as a whole."