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Patagonia Austral declares its independence

Patagonia Austral
19-09-2004, 03:14
[PATAGONIA AUSTRAL IS BORN

Buenos Aires, Argentina (9/18/04)- Patagonia Austral is born!!!!

Those are the words that can be heard emanting from the mouths of the

inhabitants of the Patagonia region. The people of the vast area of the southern

cone of South America have decided to secede themselves from Argentina and

Chile to become a new nation. The primary reason for secession, according to

the population, was what they felt neglect and ignorance from the

governments of both Chile and Argentina. "We are tired of being the runt of

the litter who always has to fight for the scraps that are left over from those

who are above us. We demand equal rights and equal opportunities!" said one

woman. To no one's surprise, the results that ensued by the course of action

taken by the populace sent political shockwaves that were unseen in Buenos

Aires and Santiago since the days of the hard-line military dictatorships that

took place during the 1970's and a good portion of the 1980's.

In Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, protestors took to the street

demanding the resignation of the president. Many blame him for what they

claim is a catastrophe that has cut a hole into the souls and hearts of the

Argentine people. His popularity with the people has taken a nosedive,

because many see him as a traitor to the nation, but in Patagonia, he is seen

as a savior and a hero for not intervening in the independence movement and

for being a native of the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia Austral.

In the city of Santiago, the captial of Chile, the reaction among the

people was more subdued and in fact more receptive and positive.

The president of that country remained neutral in his response when he was

asked about the new nation. His answer was, "I will tell you this, I will extend

an open hand and receive our Patagonian brothers and sisters with open

arms and treat them as if they are a member of the family."

He compared this to when a child moves out of the family house to start his

or her own life out in the world. The people of Chile had mixed reactions when

they heard the news of this event. People in the northern regions viewed it as

a positive. One copper miner had this to say, "Maybe the government in

Santiago will pay more attention to us now that this has happened.

Maybe we need to secede as well to get what we need."

In regions closer to the Patagonian border, people were angry and furious at

the politicians in the Andean metropolis. "Thanks to them, our compatriots to

the south will march under a different flag, sing an anthem seperate and

different from ours. "I say that the politicians should be sent to the Atacama

desert for not stepping in and doing something about." said one elderly

individual.

Eventually, we will find out in the years to come how history will treat and

judge this event. For now, this is the beginning of what the Patagonians see

as a long and prosperous journey through time.