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(CNRPA) (Semi-classified) A force of 7500 soldiers made its way up the Panama Canal, securing it. (Classified) A defensive network is being placed around the many islands of the nation, aswell as along the Panama Canal. This network wuld be known as Caribbean Shield, a set system of OTH and Aesa radars, aswell as a SOSUS system to detect both naval and air threats. A strategically placed system of AA positions and anti-shipping positions would be prepared to engage any threat that dared to try and enter the Caribbean. The network would be tied into military satellites as well as Command and control centers around the many islands, to be able to coordinate with other parts of the military particularly the navy and air force to allow the quick and decisive engagement and removal of potential threats. Lastly, all defensive positions had their own radar, aswell as a telegram line connecting all the defense and command and control centers, ensuring that no electronic warfare would be able to shutdown the entire defense network. (Public) A national ferry system has been established, allowing an easy and cheap way for citizens to travel the islands. Each ferry would have guards onboard to ensure safety while out at sea. CNRP2 (Trinidad and Tobago 7/7) Juan Batista has been announced the representative if the Island's, and has joined the UCS congress for the first time. He has signed the document making Trinidad and Tobago an official province of the United Caribbean States, and much celebrations are being held. In other news, a situation is developing a few miles off the coast of Trinidad. A ferry had issued a SOS transmission and UCS coast guard is closing in on their position. The Coast Guard has refused to answer wether the situation is connected to the recent pirate activity or not.

"Thank you, Mr. President, I hope this is the start of a strong friendship. Unless there is anything you would like to discuss, I'll let you get back to running your nation."

"I to would like to see our ties solidified. Is the proposal the same as before, being a NATO type organization between us? Or did you have something else in mind?"

(CNRP2) Trinidad and Tobago (6/7) With no more reports of any type of pirate activity the past few weeks, security is being lightened, but will remain at a higher alert for the time being. Full scale investigations are underway to determine who exactly it was supporting the pirate activity. Elections have just come to a close, and the representatives for the new state will be announced shortly. Once they join congress to sign the papers of annexation it will become official. Bermuda (semi-classified) After holding a mass vote on the island, the people have decided not to be annexed, but instead remain under UCS protection until a time that they decide their future. The government will respect their decision, and will take steps to ensure the island be protected. OTH radars will be constructed, increasing the range and site of Caribbean Shield to the North, increasing the ability for a rapid response. Permanent air, sea, and land bases will be constructed aswell. Of course every step would be taken to ensure the peoples lives proceed normally, and they would be treated as UCS citizens.

"If you and the others feel it would meet the needs for the organization better, then San Juan is also a suitable alternative."

President Marco would be sent out to Buckingham Palace, "Thank you for inviting me, and I apologize for my less then speedy response. I hope I didn't keep you waiting to long" said Marco has he stuck out his hand to whomever he was meeting with.

A UCS representative, who had been silent up to this point, finally spoke up. "Alternatively, we could house the organization in Havana, which lies on one of the worlds largest trade routes going through the Panama Canal."

"Ok, excellent." "How does this look?" OOC: I kinda suck at writing treaties lol

Lol

Some of SA is actually my protectorate (Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas) but I'll let you roll in there if you like.

I think that was the point, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

(From this point forth, news from both CNRP2 and CNRPA will go here.) (CNRPA) It was a perfect day though Marco as he stepped out of his limousine, his tie flapping in the breeze coming off the ocean. Ten minutes later he stood in a confrence room inside the capital building in Havana, surrounded by reporters and cameras. "I am proud to announce the formation of the United Caribbean States, and as her first president, hope to lead this new country into a new era of peace and prosperity." The new nation would consist of five states Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico which would each have two senators making up the senate. A house of representatives would be made up of Reps from every island with a population of 50,000 or more citizens. (CNRP2) Trinidad and Tobago (5/7) Thus far the crackdown on pirate activity has shown to be quite effective, what few pirates remain now in hiding. A large stockpile of weapons was discovered the other day in a large raid on a pirate stronghold. Evidence is suggesting that a third party had been supporting the pirate activity, which is causing alarm amongst government and military officials. Nevertheless, pirate activity is at an all-time low, the Caribbean sea apparently returning to the safe shipping passage its been for the past several years.

Mark Bermuda as a UCS protectorate please.

5,000 soldiers would land in bermuda and place it under UCS protection.

Trinidad and Tobago[4/7] Congress has voted and approved the anexation and admittance to statehood of Trinidad and Tobago. Campaigning for the state congress representatives is well underway, and once completed will formally enter statehood. The Islands have also been incorporated into the national ferry network. In other news, the claims of pirate activity have been proved true, and several altercations between coast guard and pirates have been reported. Commander Anderson, leader of the Trinidad and Tobago coastal patrol unit, reports that the situation is under control, and the threat is being dealt with.

In the spirit of friendship that existed between TIO and the founding alliances of SNX we hereby present the following treaty.

"Excellent, we have no issues with those nations. Do you have a document to sign, or have anything else you wished to discuss?"

Marco continued smoking his cigar, thinking over the words carefully. "We can definitely agree to a transatlantic trade partnership. A NATO type alliance does raise some concerns however. Would this treaty come to include others in the North Atlantic? While both your nation and the USNA have shown to be stable and sane, the same cannot be said for all the nations in the North Atlantic. But if this is to be purely between our countries, atleast for now, I can agree to such a treaty."

Trinidad and Tobago [3/7] The vote has concluded with an 83% majority in favor of being annexed into the UCS. Upon annexation the islands of Trinidad and Tobago would brought in as the 6th state of the nation, and the nationsl congress will have an election in the Islands to determine who will be representing them. In other news, there has been a reported rise of pirate activity around the islands, aswell as along the coasts of the UCS south american protectorate. Coast guard patrols have been heightened in these areas to investigate these claims.

Classified Trinidad and Tobago[2/7] With basic infrastructure up and running, daily life went back to normal for the people's of the two islands. The next step was te secure the UCS presence on the in the islands. OTH radars that had been constructed on the island were brought back online, and the island would be incorporated into the Caribbean shield. This effectively completed the defense to cover every possible entrance into the Caribbean via the Atlantic, and would also help to defend the South American lands recently placed under UCS protection. Permenant air and military bases would be constructed on the islands, and would be able to accommodate up to half the nations army and air force if need be. Meanwhile, voting was underway to gauge the publics interest in annexation into the UCS, the results of which were to be announced soon.

"Just water for me, please." Alexander took a seat in the meeting room and sipped his drink before speaking. "Thank you for taking the time to see me Mr. President. I'm a very straightforward man, and I am sure you are very busy so I will cut to the chase. I've come today to hopefully open relations between our nations, but particularly to discuss the Panama canal which is, as a nation based solely in the Caribbean, vital to both the economy and the security of my nation. How would the USNA feel about a treaty granting free and open trade between our nations, particularly giving our shipping industry free access through the Panama canal? This treaty would also ideally include a non-aggression clause, and hopefully build a strong basis for a future friendship between our peoples." Alex took another sip of water as he awaited the presidents response.

Marco smiled as he shook the mans hand. They let the Journalists get their fill before entering the meeting room, a welcome seclusion from the noisy press hall. As they entered the room Marco grabbed two glasses before taking a seat, offering a glass and a light to Marbury. He lit his own cigar and inhaled deeply as he listened to Marbury speak, exhaling slowly before responding in a deep Cuban accent. "Reconnecting ties between our nations is an admirable goal, and definitely something we would like to see happen, especially considering the colorful past we have shared. That said, we handle our foreign relations very cautiously, and choose our friends even more so. So I suppose my next question is how would you like to go about rebuilding that historical bond between our peoples?"

Lord Marbury would be allowed to fly into the capital of Havana. He would be welcomed by President Marco, and all the normal niceties of a diplomatic meeting would be performed. After arriving at the Capital building and being offered food, beverages, and the finest Cuban cigars, the meeting would begin. "So Lord Marbury, what brings you all the way to the UCS?"

Claiming the lands from colombia to the UGR as a protectorate. (Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana, and any brazilian lands the UGR may of had)

Classified A force of 50,000 soldiers, accompanied by 5 fighter wings, Awacs, and maritime patrol craft would make its way into South America and secure the lands from Colombia to the lands of the recently fallen UGR. While there were no plans to annex these regions, there was a sense of responsibility to make sure these lands didn't fall into the hands of foreign, and potentially hostile, nations that coud threaten their interests in the Caribbean. Public "We are sad to see the collapse of yet another neighbor, and we will come to assist them in their time of need. Hopefully one day soon they and others of South America will once again rise and form their own nation. But for now, the lands from Colombia to the recently fallen UGR are under UCS protection."