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Marquess Anantonia Alvarez-Urquizo named Viceroy of Gaduridos
Her Grace to take position from Lord Javier Treviño
Ciudad de Gadur, Marlingantos, Gaduridos
May 15, 5678


Lady Alvarez-Urquizo takes portrait in Kaliburg after being named Viceroy

Marquess Anantonia Alvarez-Urquizo, a distant relative of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick IV Ananto via adoption, and cousin of Grand Duke Craig Alvarez-Suldanor, has been named Viceroy to Gaduridos. The 36 year old Peer, who splits time between Vespiano and Sulari, is the senior member of the Gaduri Alvarez' and the owner of the Alvarez Estate on the main Island. Her appointment returns an Anantonese national back to the position of Viceroy after 26 years.

The Marquess grew up in Gaduridos, and following her education in business administration, went to work to promote the Sindacato Cafeteros. She was, until her appointment, the Head of Marketing for the coffee syndicate, and during her tenure, increased Gaduri coffee's market share in the Anantonese Region by more than 40%. She developed a close working relationship with the previous Viceroy, Lord Treviño, which she leveraged into a virtual monopoly of the Kalistani market for Gaduri coffee while also increasing Gaduri imports of sugar, fruits, and textiles in Kalistan.

She received her title of Marquess as a life peerage following Her Imperial Majesty, Jennifer I Ananto's accession to the throne due to her charitable and humanitarian giving to Gaduri youth in the area of cancer research--The Marquess personally funds the operations and programs of the Centro de Oncología Infantil Vespiano, allowing children without means to seek cancer treatment free of charge. (The Marquess lost her only child to bone marrow cancer when the child was a toddler.) The Empress was on hand in Gaduridos to cut the ribbon for the center, which has helped more than 150 patients since it was opened 4 years ago, and she and the Marquess have since developed a friendship.

Lady Alvarez-Urquizo is one of the more popular public officials in Gaduridos, drawing heavy support from agricultural workers as well as city constituencies, all of whom have seen her advocate for good paying jobs, good work-life balance, promotion of socially progressive programs across society, and a strong sense of Gaduri national identity. She is widely viewed as a status-quo oriented populist who believes in a strong role for the government in the economy.

In her appointment, the Chancellor of the Empire, Lady Ericka Donahue stated, "Their Imperial Majesties thank Lord Treviño for his long service to the Empire, and wish him well as he enters retirement in Ciudad de Gaduri. Lady Alvarez-Urquizo, his replacement, is highly trusted by Their Imperial Majesties, and has the full confidence of the Anantonese Sovereigns to represent her people well, and to serve as the link between Kaliburg and Ciudad de Gaduri. They believe she will perform adequate and just administration of the Nation, always keeping justice and the dual interests of her own Nation and our Empire in her mind and in her heart, and will represent Their Imperial Majesties faithfully and honestly to the Government of the Kingdom of Gaduridos. They wish to welcome her, and make it known that they have complete faith in her."

After her appointment, the Marquess delivered the following statement:

"Deseo agradecer a Sus Majestades Imperiales la confianza depositada en mí para representar Su Voluntad aquí en Gaduridos. Es mi deseo seguir siendo un canal de comunicación entre Gaduridos y la capital, atraer más inversiones a Gaduridos de todos los socios, especialmente de Kalistan, y consolidar nuestro éxito Gaduri. Aún quedan muchos proyectos pendientes, a los que podemos prestar atención.

Tambien, Quiero agradecer a mi predecesor, Lord Javier Treviño, su fiel representación del pueblo de Gaduridos ante la Corona, y no pienso desviarme de esa línea de acción. Gaduridos, como todas las naciones anantonesas, se beneficia de la estabilidad, la fiabilidad y la integridad, y no hay nada más que esto que también busque durante mi administración.

Podemos lograrlo al mismo tiempo que mejoramos la calidad de vida de decenas de millones de ciudadanos de Gaduridos, con escuelas, clínicas médicas y hospitales, carreteras pavimentadas que conectan con el campo, acceso a la electricidad, internet e información, un gobierno honesto y transparente, y programas que promuevan la innovación y la eficiencia. También podemos fortalecer la red de seguridad social de nuestra nación y alimentar a nuestra gente.

Todo esto es posible con la ayuda y asistencia de los vecinos del norte de Gaduridos en Kalistán, y es con ellos con quienes pretendo unir más firmemente a mi nación, para que nuestro vínculo sea inseparable para siempre."

As Lady Alvarez-Urquizo takes up her role at de facto Head of State in Gaduridos, look for warm relations between our two constituent nations.

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