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Xiomeran Emperor shot and remains in hospital
9th September 2019

Emperor Topilpopoca of Xiomera has been shot in an assassination attempt at the Palace of Flowers. He was transported to the Imperial Military Hospital after the attack, where he remains and is being treated. Xiomeran officials have stated that they expect him to recover.

The would-be assassin is thought to be Cētlalhui, a former Xiomeran Secretary of Justice who left his position in disgrace several months ago. He was apprehended at the scene. It is unknown whether or not he was working alone at this time, as the criminal investigation is ongoing.

Chief Justice of Xiomera, Nopalliztli, has assumed temporary leadership of Xiomera during the Emperor's recovery. An investigation has been launched into the incident, and a curfew has been established in a number of Xiomeran cities following the attempt. Security has also been increased at airports, though the Xiomeran authorities do not believe any terrorist attacks are imminent.

Prime Minister Josephine Alvarez expressed her best wishes for Emperor Topilpopoca in his recovery today, saying: "I hope the Emperor can make a speedy and full recovery following this attempt on his life, and my thoughts are with him and Xiomera at this time."

Lauchenoiria and Xiomera have had uneasy relations in recent months, following the rejection by Lauchenoiria of a request for the extradition of two Xiomeran journalists accused of, among other things, treason for their political activities. Alvarez has, however, expressed a wish that the two nations could improve their relationship in the future.