mexico has decided to confer its military policy to rampant jingoists in order to swell their troop numbers
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the riograndese republic has declared independence from brazil. it claims the rio grande do sul region as its rightful territory
the riograndese are anticipating a peaceful coexistence with the brazilians, however, if brazil wishes to bring the republic back under their dominion, then they will have to go to war
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argentina has recognized the riograndese republic's independence, legitimizing their existence
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because zombi is inactive, I will control china until someone else comes along
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china has offered an alliance and trade relations with korea