Bendiri Bandidos

Formerly known as the Aldurian Patriotic Front before being forcibly amalgamated into it's current form, the Bendiri Bandidos were born out of a revolutionary programme devised by Ernesto Samper Pizano. In a series of rallies across the region he promoted a Bendiri run by Bendirians with equitable distribution of wealth, parity of opportunity and a peace built on sovereignty and social equality.

Support is localised and not yet on a national scale although plans to appeal to the religious right in Harkonia have been set in motion.

Coca Farms and Cartel Links
Standing shoulder to shoulder with the Eret coca farmers in their struggle against the government's war on drugs has led to reports that the party is merely a mouthpiece for the Aldurian cartels. Pizano is quick to deny any such rumours and insists that the Aldurian Drug Enforcement Agency's current fumigation policy is both cruel and inhumane.

Scientific debates on the toxicity of the herbicide in question have proved inconclusive and despite a reported 36 symptoms of illness present in certain border communities the ADEA continues to spray on a regular basis. As part of their manifesto the Bandits are campaigning for the national government to provide reparations to the farmers and peasants who have been forced to leave the area due to poor health and the mass destruction of arable land.



Current News and Diplomacy
On September 22nd 2294 Alduria awoke to the shock news that Ernesto Samper Pizano had decided to retire. Speaking candidly on the steps of his luxurious Bendiri Casa, Mr Pizano was quick to admit that time had taken it's toll. "I am not so quick out of my bed these days," he joked with reporters. "Politics is a young man's game but to be honest, it doesn't seem to be anyone's game in Alduria at the moment. The opposition obviously can't be bothered to turn up at the Popular Assembly so why should I? I'd much rather spend my time fishing than sitting in an empty Assembly hall, picking my nose and waiting in vain for something to vote on. Adios amigos!" Further shocking news followed as The Bendiri Bandidos political party followed their ex-leader's announcement with one of their own. Deputy Leader Carlos Torriega released a statement from behind closed doors declaring that the Bandidos would dissolve without further delay. Insiders wouldn't comment specifically on the action but did hint at a possible reformation in the Dranland.