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National Artist Carlos Zaragoza Paints Plight of Rural Arracrania

By: Mildred V. Pequeña

CAJAL SANDS - It was primarily thought that the increase in crab population would benefit the rural aquaculture industry; but ever since last month, numbers have skyrocketed at an alarming rate. Not only do they disrupt the ecosystem by consuming underwater vegetation, but they have also been occupying most of the country's pristine beaches in swathes -  causing a steep drop in tourist arrivals.

Carlos Zaragoza, National Artist in Painting, has frequently sought the ocean for inspiration. Alas, him and his hometown are now being confronted by assaults daily. Not only do the crabs cause physical harm, but they also bring damages to fishing nets, ruining the livelihood of numerous fishermen. Carlos has since then decided to take action and spread awareness by creating a modern masterpiece, Guerra la Playa. It depicts a wounded man and his struggle in fending off the crab assault with a middling and bloody tree branch.

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Pictured: Guerra la Playa, Carlos Zaragoza's cry for help, is a socially-relevant masterpiece

"This sight, despite the sheer outrageousness of it at first glance, is a reality that keeps on biting us where it hurts", says the illustrious artiste. "We need not only our beloved motherland to wake up to this, but also the international community at large. Without proper awareness of the matter, this scourge will spread to your sands, ravage your coasts, and seemingly dance to a beat while doing so. Every single one of us needs to step up and play our role, no matter how insignificant, in putting an end to this [redacted] travesty."

Since its completion, Guerra la Playa hangs in the prestigious Museo Éspiral - alongside his many other works - in hopes of raising both global awareness and the spirits of his fellow countrymen.

For sending donations, please contact the Arracranian Foreign Ministry through the TWP Forum or Discord.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

See the full frontpage (with a bonus puzzle included) here: https://imgur.com/a/NlGI4bL

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