2012
North America
Canada
The Laurentian Referendum was already controversial. That
the vote is for abolition by a majority of 57% leads to unrest. The province is
absorbed into Quebec…
United States
In Waco, Texas the Gaia Commune is declared to be a
dangerous cult after reports of strange practices surface. This leads to a seven-week
stand-off with the ATF and FBI...
Less than 10 native speakers of Floridan Spanish remain.
Hilary Clinton is elected to be Barak Obama’s successor
as POTUS.
Mexico
The
Anarchist rebellion in Durango is defeated. But the drug cartels move back in
soon afterwards.
Central America
Nicaragua withdraws from the Tuxtla Association. It is
but the latest country to do so.
South America
After much discussion Brazil gives Macau to China. (See below.)
Europe
In the
United Kingdom, the process of moving the capital from Nottingham to London is
complete.
Norway again votes against joining the European Union.
The existing agreements would remain in force.
Austria holds its fourth independence referendum. The
official result is 55% No, 45% yes. Like the previous referenda the German
Federal Government is accused of rigging the vote.
Slovakia and Croatia join the European Union.
Africa
In the
Central African Republic, the last of the former Central African Empire forces
are defeated.
Treaty
of Cabinda. Cabinda is transferred from Brazilian to Angolan rule.
Zimbabwe rejoins the Commonwealth.
Asia
The Rojava region rises up against the Assad regime.
For decades China had been insisting that Brazil and Malaysia hand over
Macau and Hong Kong respectively to them. After the events of the previous
year, both nations hold referendums. It is up to the people themselves to
decide.
The Chinese government protests about this strongly, but those in Beijing
are certain that the result would come out in their favour.
Macau holds its referendum in late January. The result is 58% in favour of
independence from Brazil, which those voting knew would also mean annexation by
China.
Although Brazil and China had already been negotatiating prior to this, the
referendum allowed more frank discussion to take place. For independence
wouldn't take effect immediately.
Beijing had already proposed the 'One nation, two systems' system some time
before, to allay Brasilia and Kuala Lumpur's concerns about human rights. As
such the discussions would be about what this system would entail for Macau.
Hong Kong hold’s it’s referendum in April. Thus, it is
annexed to the Peoples Republic of China by the end of the year.
Oceania
Australia
The Rudd Labor Government looses power in the Federal
election. Malcolm Turnbull becomes Prime Minister. (For the next seven years
before Morrison’s leadership challenge,)
Space
The Curiosity rover lands on Mars, and begins its mission.
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