In an unprecedented political coalition, most of Ryccia's political parties have convened a nationwide march against political violence set for next week. For the first time since the assassinations, a high-ranking military officer has spoken. General Paul Lacontine, commander of the Rougerine Second Army, has labeled the lawmakers who voted for the ratification as "traitors to the nation who will never be forgiven for undermining our sovereignty". As commissioned officers are forbidden from making public political comments, it is expected that the General will be reprimanded.