Monteverde Azulado
Constitutional Document · Year One

The Charter

The founding agreement of the Republic of Monteverde Azulado, ratified by its founders and amendable only by the consent of its citizens.

I — Identity

The Republic of Monteverde Azulado (the “Republic”) is a sovereign nation whose name honors the meeting of monte verde — the green mountain — and the surrounding mar azul. It exists wherever its citizens are, anchored to its declared island territory.

Official languages: Spanish and English. Motto: Bajo el cielo, sobre la montaña azul.

II — Rights of the Citizen

  1. Freedom of thought, belief, expression, and assembly.
  2. Equality before the Charter, irrespective of origin or background.
  3. Privacy of person, home, correspondence, and data.
  4. Due process in any proceeding initiated by the Republic.
  5. The right to leave the Republic and to return.
  6. The right to participate in government by vote and by petition.

III — Government

The Republic is governed by a Founding Council elected from among its citizens. The Council appoints Ministers to administer specific domains (Treasury, Stewardship of the Land, Public Records, External Affairs). All Council and Ministerial acts are published as Decrees and may be repealed by a citizen referendum carrying a two-thirds majority.

IV — Economy

The national currency is the Azul (₳). The Treasury issues Azules, maintains the national reserve, and publishes a transparent ledger of all issuance and taxation. Citizens receive a founding stipend upon swearing the oath; subsequent issuance is decided by Council decree.

V — Membership

Citizenship is open to any person who freely takes the Citizens’ Oath and is admitted by the Council. Citizens may be of any other nationality. Citizenship may be relinquished at will and may only be revoked by Council decree on grounds of Charter violation, with a right of appeal.

The Citizens’ Oath

“I freely take my place among the people of Monteverde Azulado. I will respect the Charter, the rights of my fellow citizens, and the land and sea entrusted to us. I make no promise that contradicts the conscience that brought me here.”

VI — Amendment

This Charter may be amended by a two-thirds vote of citizens in a referendum convened by the Founding Council. Articles I and II are entrenched and may not be diminished by amendment.