People's Republic of Maragogui
People's Republic of Maragogui Republica Popular de Maragógui (Portuguese) | |
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| Motto: "Trabalhadores do mundo, uni-vos!" | |
| Anthem: "Hino Nacional Maraguenho" | |
 Location of Maragogui in dark green. | |
| Capital |  San Diamantino |
| Largest city | Hacienda Grande |
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| Religion (2023) |
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| Demonym(s) | Maragoguian |
| Government | Unitary Marxist–Leninist one party Juche socialist republic |
• President and First Secretary | Layanne Almeida |
| Leonardo Gindri | |
• President of the Supreme People's Assembly | Benjamin Jeonghyeok |
| Legislature | Supreme People's Assembly |
| Formation | |
| 1700's | |
| 9 May 1748 | |
| 27 January 1892 | |
• Independence from Brazil | 28 Dezember 2022 |
• Juche Party of Maragogui | 1 January 2023 |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.1 km2 (13.2 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 0.95% |
| Population | |
• 2024 census | 3 |
| HDI (2024) | ▲ 0.736 high · 97th |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (BRT-1) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +55 |
| Microcode | MG |
| Internet TLD | .mg |
Maragógui, officially the People's Republic of Maragógui (Portuguese: República Popular de Maragógui) is a nation-state that claims part of the Trasantlantic Region, proclaimed in the depths of Mato Grosso, Brazil, during the height of the Brazilian Bourgeois Dictatorship. This unique country is characterized by its socialist regime, with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency, inspired by Juche ideia, and a deep appreciation of indigenous cultures and local traditions. Maragógui is a socialist experience, weaving the ideals of Socialist Realism through a rich and diverse cultural tapestry.
The founding of Maragógui occurred in a period of political turmoil, marked by repression by the Brazilian Bourgeois dictatorship. Guerrilla and resistance movements, led by socialist visionaries, like Layanne Almeida and Benjamin Jeonghyeok, including inspiration from international experiences such as DPR of Korea and Mongolia, culminated in Maragogui's declaration of independence. This proclamation was met with hostility by the Brazilian government, which launched a military and diplomatic campaign to try to suffocate the nascent socialist state. However, the resilience and determination of the maragoguian people ensured their survival and development.
Adopting Juche ideology as a pillar of its governance, Maragógui promotes self-sufficiency and independence in all aspects of national life. Government is structured around local and national councils, reflecting a commitment to participatory democracy and socialism. National defense is prioritized to protect Maragógui's sovereignty against external interventions and maintain internal peace. Maragógui is one of a few extant Marxist–Leninist one party socialist states, in which the role of the vanguard Communist Party is enshrined in the Constitution. The Maragoguian economy is based on collective ownership of the means of production, with an emphasis on agriculture and manufacturing. Self-sufficiency is a key objective of the state, with policies aimed at sustainable development and reducing dependence on imports. Significant investments in education, health and infrastructure are made to promote the well-being of the population and economic development.[1]
Etymology
"Maragógui" derives from words in local indigenous languages, combining "Mara", which means "land" or "soil" in some indigenous languages, and "Gógui", which can be interpreted as "resistance" or "fortress". Thus, the name "Maragógui" could be freely translated as "Land of Resistance" or "Fortress of the Earth". Among the local population, the myth that the name originated from a mistake on the part of the Portuguese colonizers who, upon arriving in Mato Grosso, were looking for the beaches of Maragogi, but due to reading difficulties they ended up arriving in Maragógui.
History
Pre-Independence
The first references to the backlands of the Paresí indigenous people date back to the last quarter of the 17th century. At the time, bandeirantes from São Paulo crossed the backlands, in the vast area that today comprises the state of Mato Grosso, hunting for Indians – a practice that they later combined with the exploitation of the region's mineral wealth. The bandeirante Antonio Pires de Campos, through the Sepotuba River, reached the Kingdom of Parecis. His attention was drawn to the fact that they were a large and peaceful and described the Paresí political organization characterizing it as highly advanced, living up to any European power. This fact encouraged the Portuguese crown to create a commercial warehouse in the city of Cuiabá.
Over the years, the European community in the region grew and began to take a dim view of the 'privileges' that the Paresí diplomats had and feared that Spanish influence over the indigenous people could encourage an annexation, so in 1813 the Cuiabana elite organized the coup against the Kingdom of Parecis. On 15 November 1813, the king's son was kidnapped and after a series of battles the monarchy fell, with its territory absorbed by Portugal shortly afterwards. During the exploration phase of the mines in the Cuiabá region, the former Paresí villages located nearby became points of supply of slave labor. But even before the beginning of the 19th century, mining activity in the hinterland decreased precipitously, and mining exploration expanded to the vicinity of the city of Diamantino. The Paresí inhabitants of this region then became part of the contingent of slave labor in the mines, in addition to being used in navigation work on the Tapajós River. At the same time, rubber extraction began to take hold in Diamantino, where there was the richest area in rubber plantations: the Paresí backlands. These indigenous people had an effective participation in this economic activity, having been involved, initially, as guides who led the rubber tappers along the trails that connected the headwaters of the rivers, where the rubber trees were found, and later as labor, through payment for industrialized products. Since the Paresí establish their villages close to the headwaters of the rivers, the arrival of the rubber tappers was fatal for certain local groups, who were persecuted and expelled from their lands.[2]
Transatlantic Republic
The state elections of 3 January 1891 organized by the then governor of the state, Marechal Antônio Maria Coelho, were annulled by his successor General Sólon, from the opposition party, which generated great uproar in Mato Grosso politics, causing the then president of the Brazil, Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, intervened in the state by dismissing Sólon and placing another high-ranking military man in his place, General Augusto Mallet. Mallet maintained Sólon's decision and in February of that year he called an assembly that elected Manuel Murtinho as president of the state, under allegations of fraud. Murtinho had been deposed shortly before the elections, which caused discontent in the localities. With Deodoro's departure from the presidency on 23 November 1891, a series of governors were removed from their positions under the pretext of having supported the 'Deodorista dictatorship', among these governors was Murtinho. Unlike what happened in other states, the federal government did not allow Murtinho to leave and decided to intervene in Mato Grosso and reinstate the politician once again in office. From then on, rebellion began in the state, Murtinho was removed from office and a provisional government was established. The 21st infantry battalion allocated in Corumbá left towards Cuiabá on 31 January 1892 to support the rebels, upon arriving in the capital they were received by the people and from there they found no resistance from troops linked to Murtinho and established themselves a governing junta, which would later transform into a sectionist movement.
On 1 February 1892, the president of the state, Manuel Murtinho, was deposed. The Free State of Mato Grosso is proclaimed. Generous Ponce, deposed along with Murtinho, decides to react. At the head of 1500 men he invades Cuiabá. No shot is fired. And an agreement is reached: the rebels hand over power to a junta. But Colonel Barbosa, head of the separatist movement, who resisted in Corumbá, ended up being defeated, with the help of two generals (Cerqueira Daltro and Oliveira Mello, heroes of the Paraguayan war).
The Brazilian Government decided to take more effective measures against the rebels by organizing 3 thousand men, divided into four brigades and a cavalry regiment, into the "Florian Peixoto Patriotic Army". Several rebels defected, but the transatlantic government managed to form the “Patriotic Battalion Antônio Maria”. On 7 May, the murder in Cuiabá of Libano Horácio dos Santos, a bookkeeper for the company Firmo & Ponce, by the military was the trigger for the battle, which was violent and continued until the 10th. Major Albuquerque handed over power and the deputies of the constituent Assembly of 3 January 1891, who had elected Murtinho, resigned. However, in the 2nd Barracks, Lieutenant Gabriel Mamede, proclaiming himself president of the state, resisted until the 13th. After his surrender, he and Captain Muniz were taken to prison in the Arsenal de Guerra, but on the way they were murdered by the crowd. fighting, the Krupp cannon from the War Arsenal destroyed several buildings in the city. Ponce took over the state government and marched against the south, where the rebels still resisted in Corumbá. Manuel Martinho returned to the state presidency on 20 July 1892 and the republic was dissolved.
Geography
Chapadão dos Parecis, the geographical region where Maragógui is located, stands out as a vast area of plateau that rises significantly above the surrounding terrain, marking an imposing presence in the regional geography. This area is characterized by its relatively flat topography, although punctuated by deep valleys and rushing rivers, which shape the landscape and contribute to local biodiversity. The region is home to a variety of ecosystems, including areas of savanna, forests and vast savannas, which support rich fauna and flora. The climate varies from tropical to subtropical, with a pronounced rainy season, which directly influences the region's agriculture and wildlife. Chapadão dos Parecis is also an important agricultural hub, especially for the cultivation of soybeans and corn, benefiting from its fertile soils and favorable climate, which makes it a crucial component for the local economy.
Biodiversity
The vegetation of Maragógui is part of the vegetation of the Amazon Forest and the Cerrado. Amazonian vegetation occupies the smallest part of the country, limited to the region surrounding the border with Brazil to the east on the Preguiça River, its main characteristics are the large trees and the poor forest soil, surviving on humus of the leaves. The Cerrado occupies a large part of the country and is characterized by the presence of low, inclined and tortuous trees, with a thin trunk, with irregular and twisted branches, generally with evidence of fires, and the presence of a large amount of grasses in the understory.
Climate
The country has a sensitive variety of climates. The super-humid tropical monsoon prevails, with a high average annual temperature, above 24º C and high rainfall (2,000 millimeters annually); and the tropical, with summer rains and dry winters, characterized by averages of 23 °C on the plateau.
Rainfall is also high in this climate: it exceeds the annual average of 1,500 millimeters. In high places, such as Hacienda Grande, the climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 24 °C, with the highest recorded maximum being 43 °C and the lowest being 12 °C.
Government and politics
The People's Republic of Maragógui is a unitary Marxist-Leninist one party state. Maragogui describes itself as a socialist state, organized according to the Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism model, being a one-party state it has no direct elections for executive positions. The Juche Party of Maragógui (PJM) is the dominant party and guide of the revolution, it defines the State's policies, directing the main political, economic and military decisions. The PJM leadership is made up of key bodies such as the Central Committee, the Politburo and its Presidium, with the First Secretary (currently Layanne Almeida) occupying the highest position within the party and government. The Supreme People's Assembly is the legislature of Maragógui. It is ostensibly the highest organ of state power and the only branch of government in Maragógui, with all state organs subservient to it under the principle of unified power.
The PJM is a communist party based on democratic centralism. The principle conceived by Lenin implies a democratic and open discussion of political issues within the party, followed by the requirement for total unity in defending agreed policies. The highest body within the PJM is the Party Congress, which currently meets weekly. When Congress is not in session, the Central Committee is the highest body. The party leader is the head of the government and held the position of general secretary, prime minister or head of state, or two of the three positions simultaneously, but never all three at the same time in the same way as in the Soviet Union.
Administrative regions
Maragógui is a unitary state divided into two municipalities. Each municipality is managed by a Municipal Workers Council whose executive leader is appointed by the party. The national territory is formed by two enclaves within Brazilian territory, which are separated by a distance of 58 km. The territory is divided into the following municipalities:
| Flag | Arms | Region | Postal Code | Population | Area (km2) | Government | Leader | ||||
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San Diamantino | SD | 3 | 1.8 | Municipal Workers Council led by the Juche Party of Maragógui | Chief Executive Benjamin Jeonghyeok | ||||
| File:.png | File:.png | Hacienda Grande | HG | 10 | 32.3 | Municipal Workers Council led by the Juche Party of Maragógui | Chief Executive Licião Farias | ||||
Foreign Affairs
Maragógui is part of Villa Alicia's sphere of influence, but maintains control over its foreign policy. However, in 2023, the Villa Alician government brokered the recognition of Maragogui by the Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia, which according to members of the diplomatic body of the Karno Ruthenian state is something unprecedented, since the empire's policy is to deny diplomatic recognition of socialist regimes.[3] On 10 April 2024 karno-ruthenian citizens have accused the government of Maragogui of being involved in the Communist Uprising of Persenburg, but there is no evidence that the maragoguean government was directly or indirectly linked to what happened.
Recognition
| Micronational Mutual recognition | Unilateral recognition |
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Culture
The culture of Maragógui is a fusion between indigenous traditions, the customs of Mato Grosso and the principles of Socialist Realism and Juche ideology. The visual arts, literature, music and dance reflect the state's rich cultural heritage and socialist ideals. State propaganda uses culture as a tool of education and inspiration, promoting the values of collective work, self-sufficiency and national pride. Cultural events and festivals are frequent, celebrating Maragógui's unique identity.
The consumption of drinks derived from yerba mate is something cultural in the country, among which chimarrão stands out. Chimarrão is traditionally a "collective drink", a habit derived from the Paresí indigenous tradition of sharing the drink in community rituals. However, it is common for some fans to take it throughout the day, even alone. Although it is consumed daily at home, especially when the family gets together, it is almost mandatory when visitors or guests arrive. Chimarrão is a symbol of Maragoguean hospitality: anyone who arrives as a visitor to a house in this region is immediately welcomed with a gourd of mate. Then it takes on a more ceremonial and ritualistic air with all the rigors of ceremonies such as Japanese tea.
Music
Currently Baião, a popular music and dance genre from the Northeast region of Brazil, is the most listened to and celebrated musical genre in Maragógui. The baião uses the following musical instruments a lot: viola caipira, triangle, recorder and accordion. The fiddle is considered the characteristic instrument of Baião, given its sound is reminiscent of the accordion, which in turn would be the most identified when the rhythm became known nationally and internationally. The sounds of these instruments are interspersed with the singing. The theme of baião is the daily life of Brazilian country people and the difficulties in their lives, as in the song "Asa Branca" which talks about the suffering of country people due to the northeastern drought.
The greatest exponent of baião and most revered in the country is Luiz Gonzaga, who had the peak of his career between 1940 and 1950, also known as the King of Baião, and was considered one of the most complete, important and creative figures in Brazilian popular music. Due to his influence and importance in national cultural construction, he was declared a Maragoguean citizen in 2023.