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Jorge Pombo was the name of the Worker-Diplomat chosen to travel to Mexico. He felt anxious, travelling to a stronghold of bourgeoisie, into the heart of skyfather-worshippers.

 

But it was deemed necessary, if only to permit the Communion to establish itself and delay a crusade from the north.

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Pombo was granted audience with the Mexican President herself in the capital, led into the Presidential palace and offered refreshment as the two met in a small parlor, near a courtyard garden.

 

"Senor Pombo, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am most pleased to see centralized government springing up from Central America and with your government well. Aside from answering my invitation, is there anything pressing you would like to discuss?"

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Pombo found his smile less forced than expected. At least they had brought a woman into a position of power, a sign of some equality. He sat in the offered chair, asking for a small glass of Tequila, and some water to chase it for refreshments.

"Señorita President, I was led to believe that you had something to discuss with the Communion - why else inviting us to visit your nation? So no, I travelled here without anything of great note on the Communion's part to speak about."

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Solorzano put up her hands in a humorous mock defense, "I am sorry, Senor Pombo, I only meant to say that as a matter of starting conversation." She smiled and chuckled. "I do have things to talk about I assure you." She sipped on her tea before beginning. "Essentially I would like to know more about your nation, as much as you can tell me. What the Communion's political and economic aspirations are? How does the Communion see itself within the confines of American continental politics and so forth. As I am sure you are aware, Mexico and her North American allies have just won a victory against the Europeans. I would like to see the creation of a larger American community where the four nations established can trade freely, have access to resources, and protect the other regions of our two continents. What would be your government's opinion on such a move?"

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"The Communion is, as Chairman Restrepo said in his grand announcement, a Worker's State. I suspect most reactionary or other bourgeoisie states would gladly call us Communists, though we distance us from Stalin's failed state or Mao's catastrophe of a revolution. Our goals are self-sufficiency as far as it is possible, as well as working to strengthen our nation's factories and construction capacities. At the time, I believe that the Chairman and his Council are planning to introduce the eight-hour workday, as well as forbidding child labour completely, so they may go to school instead, and a benefits-plan for all Workers and citizens over the age of 18." He took a sip from the alcoholic drink.

 

"So I would say we are solidly leftist, though an official foreign policy has not yet been finalised. As such I cannot give an opinion on this 'American community' you speak of, not at the moment."

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