Part 24: Special Update 04

Special Update 04

Oh, no! Dear people of the world, it would seem that the rebels have discovered a new way to threaten the stability and economy of our island!


Fortunately, El Presidente was able to hear of the hostage attack before it could happen. The options this time are to do something permanent about the agent, which will be expensive, but quiet. The next is to publicly expose the agent while arresting him. The tourists will not like knowing that they might be taken hostage, but the Tropican people will like the idea of hearing about a person’s crimes before arresting them. Of course, El Presidente could always do nothing at all, but a hostage situation does not look good on the travel brochures. It will make for some heroic patriotic movies, however. El Presidente also says that the chance for a third option working is now over half, but I must remind you all again that if it fails the hostage situation will go forward normally.

...It now occurs to Juanito that telling the people of the world about a potential hostage threat before we have dealt with it may not have been a very good idea. You who are listening, please promise not to tell the ones who wish to visit our island, yes?