The Republic of Nuevo-Rico is a nation in Latin America that borders San Theodoros. The capital city of Nuevo-Rico is Sanfacion. The nation is described as a former Spanish colony, becoming a Banana Republic upon independance. Tintin only briefly visits Nuevo-Rico directly, crossing its border to escape San Theodoran soldiers. He does, however, work against its government while he was in the service of General Alcazar's administration. The nation is only shown in the books when General American Oil and British South-American Petrol were manipulating the respective governments.