ALTERNATE HISTORY — Los Andes (Part 2):

Pic 1: Flag of the Republic of San Andes 1975-

Pic 2: Flag of the Provisional Junta of San Andes 1975-1986

1967: The Battle of Quibdó. 37,500 Emperadorista troops are lead by Colonel Jose Morales. 50,000 Ordemista troops & 6,250 Mercenaries & local fighters are lead by Commander-in-Chief of the San Andesian Army, Diego Marrero. It's one of the Bloodiest battles of the War. Over 10,000 Civilians die or are injured, more are displaced. Curador Luis meets with dissidents within the PUR-A, lead by former Mayor of Managua, Jorge-Roberto Martinez. He allegedly promises the PUR-A 10 extra seats, and the senior Members free mansions and pensions if they remove Aguilar Aguilar as the leader, and join the Ordemistas. Aguilar Aguilar is removed as leader of the PUR-A due to 'Corruption & Treason'. Jorge-Roberto Martinez is made leader of PUR-A. Emperor César is captured by Ordemista troops. Lima Agreement. The Emperadoristas surrender. The Emperor's Rebellion ends. Aguilar Aguilar is executed. Emperor César is put on House Arrest for life. Taxes are decreased. Curador Luis begins constructing a huge palace in Caracas. Curador Luis announces that elections are postponed indefinitely.

1969: The 1969 San Andesian Economic crisis. An independent report says that the crisis industry to Inflation & corruption. The Minister of Finance & The Economy (who had no economic or financial experience and was just appointed for his support of the Ordemistas) is dismissed, and a rich former Marketing Agent, Financial advisor, and Businessman named Mario Ruiz is made Minister of Finance & The Economy. Taxes are increased, and San Andes holds economic talks with the US & the Soviet Union. Mario Ruiz advises Curador Luis to consider stopping having parties daily.

1975: For the 200th anniversary of Cayetano Guzman Flores, Curador Luis has a huge lavish party. He blows up multiple yachts and oil tankers as a show for his guests. Many foreign politicians, billionaires, and celebrities are invited. There is a fountain of Champagne constructed. Allegedly, 750 Million dollars worth of money is wasted in one day. A curfew is enforced in the capital so that Curador Luis and his guests can race sports cars in the streets. Curador Luis and his guests hunt privately owned animals.

Riots and protests on the streets. Protestors break into the Legislative assembly and kill or injure multiple Legislators. Mario Ruiz leaves the Allanadores, and declares support of the protestors. The Army Commander-in-Chief, Diego Marrero, stages a coup against Curador Luis. Diego Marrero declares the Provisional Junta of San Andes. Mario Ruiz declares the Republic of San Andes. The Republic of San Andes is led by the Alcalde del Pais/Alcalde, who is the Head of State and Head of the Executive Branch, and is referred to as the 'Primero entre iguales' ('First among equals'). The Legislative branch is the Senate, with 250 members. The Head of Government and Head of the Legislative branch is the Speaker of the Senate, who is elected by the Senate. Elections are held every five years. Alajuela is the capital of the Junta. Alajuela is the De Jure capital of the Republic, but the De Facto capital is Quito. The Junta controls Central America. The Republic controls the rest. They both claim all of San Andes.

Elections in the Republic of San Andes. Mario Ruiz is elected Alcalde.

1980: Elections. Mario Ruiz is re-elected.

1984: Diego Marrero dies. The official government reports show he died of natural causes, while medical reports of the hospital he died in claim he died of Alcohol poisoning. An Air Force commander named Santiago de Alejandro is made Leader of the Junta. He is very corrupt.

1985: Elections. Mario Ruiz is re-elected.

1986: Santiago de Alejandro is revealed to have stolen $500 Million from the government. Country-wide protests. The protestors are shot. Santiago de Alejandro is assassinated by a janitor. The Republic of San Andes conquers the Junta in a week with help from Protestors. The Quito declaration. San Andes is officially re-united under the Republic. Political parties are allowed. Adriana Cabrera, a woman's rights activist, journalist, and the first woman to teach Journalism at a University in San Andes, founds the Liga de la Libertad (League of Liberty), or LL. A former Lawyer and owner of a restaurant chain, Juan Moreno founds the Alianza Conservadora (Conservative Alliance), or AC. A Mulato comedian and speaker named Pedro Acosta founds the Asociación Progresista (Progressive Association), or AP. Paulo Abdalá (Minister of Tourism & Development 1980-1985, Algerian-Peruvian father, Nicaraguan Mother, son of Sayid Abdalá, an Algerian-Peruvian Talk show host) founds the Unión por la Unidad (Union for Unity), or UU.

The LL is a Libertarian party. The AC is a Conservative Party. The AP is a Liberal, Social Democratic party. The UU is a Big-Tent Federalist party.

1990: Elections. The LL wins 100 seats. The AC wins 80 seats. The AP wins 50 seats. The UU wins 20 seats. The election for Alcalde is fiery, with Adriana Cabrera & Juan Moreno both being popular figures. Eventually, Adriana Cabrera is elected Alcalde.

1991: Collapse of the Soviet Union.

1992: A retired Judge named Rufino Gaitan founds the Coalición de Regionalistas (Coalition of Regionalists), or CR, a Party that supports increased autonomy of the different States.

1993: A Software Engineer & Entrepreneur named Valeria Alfari founds the Tecnócratas innovadores (Innovative Technocrats), or IT. The IT is a party that emphasize the importance of Technological advancement and innovation.

1995: Elections. The AC wins 60 seats. The LL wins 50 seats. The AP wins 40 seats. The UU wins 35 seats. The CR wins 30 seats. The IT wins 35 seats. The UU & IT form a coalition called 'Bloque de Desarrollo y Expansión Económica' (Development and Economic Expansion Bloc). With so many candidates, the elections for Alcalde are particularly Fiery. Its between Juan Moreno, Adriana Cabrera, and, surprisingly, Paulo Abdalá to win. In a surprising turn of events, Paulo Abdalá manages to win the election, becoming Alcalde. Paulo Abdalá plans to Diversify San Andes' economy, boost tourism, and establish San Andes on the global stage. Paulo Abdalá organizes a meeting with Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, President of Chile & Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, President of Bolivia. San Andes funds it's new projects by attracting foreign investment by giving tax cuts to foreign companies that make more that USD 750 Million, based on how many San Andesian nationals they employ. The San Andesian government announces that planning has begun for the La Carrera railway system, a combination of Underground and above ground high-speed electric trains.

1997: Announcement of the Green Bill. The Bill gives environmental guidelines for companies that if not followed will result in hefty fines. It also increases taxes on businesses that are particularly bad for the environment. The AC & LL form the Desacelerar Bloc, and begin the '¡Deja de quemar nuestro dinero!' campaign. The Desacelerar Bloc feels that the ruling Bloc is spending too much money too unwisely too quickly.

1998: A Software company called Poco Peso Technologies is given a grant to create software for the Oficina de Inteligencia General (OIG), the foreign intelligence service of San Andes. Poco Peso Technologies is owned by Bernardino Prieto. Bernardino Prieto is a very rich man. His paternal grandfather Juan Juan Prieto was once the largest owner of private farmland in San Andes. His mother is descended from Belgian nobility. Bernardino Prieto is also the richest man in San Andes.

2000: The AC wins 45 seats. The LL wins 35 seats. The AP wins 30 seats. The UU wins 60 seats. The CR wins 20 seats. The IT wins 40 seats. Paulo Abdalá is re-elected Alcalde.

Bernardino Prieto has a meeting with Adriana Cabrera and Juan Moreno.

The OIG however still has a director that was appointed while the Desacelerar controlled the legislature, and the OIG's tech was developed by Bernardino Prieto. The OIG launches an investigation on Paulo Abdalá. Not one investigation, but two investigations. The first investigation is that he bribed the leadership of the IT to form a Bloc, the second investigation is that his father was an illegal immigrant thus giving the Legislature and certain offices permission to revoke Alcalde Paulo Abdalá's citizenship. Most of the population that supports the ruling coalition sees this as a political move to tarnish Paulo Abdalá's reputation.

The Alcalde has the right to call for an 'Accountability Council'. An accountability council is a panel appointed by the Supreme court to Investigate a certain concern that the Alcalde has. Paulo Abdalá calls and Accountability council to investigate the OIG for investigating him.

Paulo Abdalá's opponents say that his decision to call for an Accountability council is politicaly motivated to shift the blame from him into the OIG. A faction within Paulo Abdalá's own party, the UU, led by Minister of Housing and Public Services, Michael Arevalo, breaks off and founds the UU - V (Unión por la Unidad - Verdad). The UU-V is funded by Poco Peso Technologies. The UU decides to take the UU-V to court for copying it's name. According to the law on political parties, a political party may not plagiarize the name of another. The matter is taken to the Supreme court.

The Supreme Court determines that the UU-V's party name does not constitute plagiarism or a violation of the law on political parties. The court acknowledges the similarities between the UU and UU-V names but emphasizes that there is enough distinction to avoid significant confusion among voters. The ruling states that political parties should have the freedom to adopt names that reflect their unique ideologies and objectives, as long as they are not identical to existing parties.

2001: The September 11 Attacks occur. Alcalde Paulo Abdalá sends a signed letter to the US President expressing sorrow and sadness at what has occurred. The Desacelerar Bloc expressed concerns about Paulo Abdalá's Algerian Muslim heritage. Protests from supporters of the Desacelerar Bloc for Paulo Abdalá to be removed from office. These protests are sometimes violent. Paulo Abdalá calls for a Accountability council to do something, yo Invest something, to hold someone accountable. Adriana Cabrera says that Paulo Abdalá's decision to call an accountability council is meant to threaten the public and discourage them from practicing their right to protest.

San Andes is called to participate in the invasion of Afghanistan. Paulo Abdalá says that San Andes is not developed enough to focus on a full scale invasion. The Senate votes to send a small force to Afghanistan. Paulo Abdalá calls for a public referendum. According to the constitution, the Alcalde can call for a Referendum to over rule a decision of Parliament. If 66% or more of the population vote in favour, the Decision is repealed. 75% of the population votes against. The Senate's decision is not overruled

2003: A terrorist hijacks a fuel truck and crashes it into a church, killing and injuring many. Many people blame the ruling coalition for not doing enough to prevent terrorism. Valeria Alfari gives an interview in which she denies the ruling coalition having any fault in the attacks, and that the attacks were an unpredictable and tragic event. A senior member of the IT, Carlos Toledo, Tweets denouncing Valeria Alfari's interview. He says that the interview denies what is plain fact, the ruling coalition (of which Toledo is a part) has not done enough.

The leadership of the IT decide to remove Valeria Alfari from the position of Chairwoman of the Party. Carlos Toledo is made Chairman. His campaign for Chairman was funded by none other than Bernardino Prieto. Valeria Alfari leaves the IT and joins the UU. The IT decides to leave the Development and Economic Expansion Bloc, which is dismantled. Valeria Alfari claims that Carlos Toledo was installed by the opposition to dismantle the Bloc.

2004: Medical reports leak showing that Paulo Abdalá is sufferimg from Heart problems. Paulo Abdalá calls for an Accountability council to Investigate whoever leaked the information. Supporters of every other party protest outside Paulo Abdalá's house. 2 days later, Paulo Abdalá announces "Hello people of San Andes. I will be resigning from the positions of Alcalde & Chairman of the UU. Recent events have been very stressful for me, and affected my health and relationships. With a heavy heart, I must abdicate. Viva San Andes.".

The Speaker of the Senate, Alejandra Palencia, becomes Acting Alcalde. The UU leadership choose Valeria Alfari as Chairwoman.

2005: Elections.
AC (Alianza Conservadora): 90 seats
LL (Liga de la Libertad): 55 seats
AP (Asociación Progresista): 45 seats
UU (Unión por la Unidad): 30 seats
IT (Tecnócratas Innovadores): 20 seats
CR (Coalición de Regionalistas): 15 seats
UU-V (Unión por la Unidad - Verdad): 5 seats

Juan Moreno is elected Alcalde. Bernardino Prieto is made Minister without Portfolio.

A constitutional amendment is passed giving Parliament the right to overrule Supreme Court decisions if 51% or more agree. Countrywide protests are suppressed by the police.

Parliament passed a law giving tax exemptions to people that own 51% or more of a company that has been given government grants. The only person this applies to us Bernardino Prieto.

An American magazine calls Bernardino Prieto 'The Prince of South America'.

2007: A local newspaper begins investigatimc corruption allegations on Bernardino Prieto. The Office of Media Regulation is created. The Newspaper investigating Bernardino Prieto is closed for 'Spreading pro-terrorist propaganda'. Valeria Alfari gives a fiery speech condemning the creation of the Office of Media Regulation. The Office of Media Regulation announces that any News channel that broadcasts the speech will be heavily fined an put on a list of channels that cannot be cited in official documents.

2008: A whistleblower leaks official classified documents from The Federal Bank of San Andes revealing that Bernardino Prieto has over $16 Billion worth of undeclared assets in banks registered with the Federal Bank of San Andes that the Tax authorities haven't been informed of. The police promises to investigate, taking in the whistleblower for imterrogation, and placing the Federal Bank's Director on leave.

2009: The Police declared that the documents leaked were in fact forged. The Whistleblower is arrested for forging government documents. Foreign officials however insist that the documents are credible.

2010: Elections. The election results arent publically released as the Office of Media Regulation bars any News Channels from covering them. Later, the Office of Media Regulation's official website releases the results.

AC (Alianza Conservadora): 95 seats
LL (Liga de la Libertad): 60 seats
AP (Asociación Progresista): 45 seats
UU (Unión por la Unidad): 20 seats
IT (Tecnócratas Innovadores): 20 seats
CR (Coalición de Regionalistas): 15 seats
UU-V (Unión por la Unidad - Verdad): 5 seats. Juan Moreno is re-elected Alcalde.

Valeria Alfari & hight ranking UU members send a letter to the Supreme Court asking them to declare the election results invalid as the UU feels that the Office of Media Regulation has interfered with and tampered with the results. In response, Alcalde Juan Moreno calls for an Accountability council to investigate the Supreme Court. Valeria Alfari claims that the Alcalde has no right to hold the Supreme Court hostage.

The Supreme Court declares the election results valid. Just as Valeria Alfari is about to send another letter to them asking for a re-evaluation, she is arrested. Alcalde Juan Moreno calls for another Accountability council, this one to investigate Valeria Alfari for Treason and Disturbing the peace. The Accountability Council finds Valeria Alfari guilty of Treason. She is sentenced to life
in prison. This begins a shift in public perception. Most people, even Valeria Alfari's most hating opponents find this decision too harsh.

2012: The El Espinazo Controversy. The records from the construction company building the El Espinazo tower, a commercial skyscraper in San Andes planned to be the tallest building in South America are leaked. They reveal that over 88% of the government funds being allocated to the construction of the El Espinazo tower are being given to a shell company called 'Golden Financing', and the board of Director of Golden Financing consists of Bernardino Prieto, Juan Moreno, and many High ranking Ministers and government officials. The Office of Media Regulation announces that any News channel that covers the controversy will be closed and all it's employees will be arrested and put under investigation. Countrywide protests. Juan Moreno calls for an Accountability council to investigate any 'Ringleader of public meetings causing instability'. A curfew is put in place in major cities.

Citizens begin begging for the Military to save them. In response, Bernardino Prieto threatens to order all companies he owns (Which are most companies in San Andes) to stop selling to high ranking Military officials, and Juan Moreno and his cabinet tweet in support of Prieto. That is their biggest mistake. According to the constitution, anyone who commits a crime against the Military can be tried in a Military court instead of civil court. Refusing to sell to a certain group is considered a hate crime. And threatening to commit a hate crime a crime. Publically declaring support of a crime, is also a crime. Juan Moreno, Bernardino Prieto, and the Cabinet members' houses are broken into by the Military. They are all arrested by the Military.

The officials are tried in a Military court and found guilty of Treason & Conspiracy to commit a Hate Crime. They are sentenced to life in prison. The Military declares a 'Camarilla', a Military council that acts as the Head of State and Government. Valeria Alfari's trial is appealed. Valeria Alfari is found innocent of all charges and released.

All political parties are banned.

2014: The Military Commission for Political Parties is founded. Individuals who want to form a party must send an official request to the commission to create a party. The request can be approved or denied.

Valeria Alfari founds the Partido de nuestra patria (Our Nation Party), or the PNP. A retired pastor and Minister of Defence from 2005-2010, Father Roman Chavez, founds the Liga Católica San Andina (San Andesian Catholic League), or LCS. The PNP is a Liberal party. The LCS is a Conservative Party.

2015: Right before the elections the Military announces that as soon as polls are closed the Camarilla will be dissolved. But, for the next 15 years, all elections and political events will be overseen by the Military to avoid corruption and ensure stability. Elections. The PNP wins 175 seats. The LCS wins 75 seats. Valeria Alfari is elected Alcalde. She promises to fix San Andes'economy by the end of her term, which ends in 2020.

2016: While Valeria Alfari is being driven back home from a charity event, her car is attacked by a cartel. The cartel has no idea who is in the car. A member of the cartel shoots the car, causing it to explode, killing everyone inside, including Valeria Alfari. The Military steps in to ensure a smooth transition of power. They ask the legislature to elect a new leader. The Legislature elects the Minister of Narcotics Control, Jean-Paul Blanc. Jean-Paul Blanc's father is San Andesian-French and his mother is also French. Jean-Paul Blanc is also made Chairman of the PNP.

2020: Elections. The PNP wins 162 seats. The LCS wins 88 seats. Jean-Paul Blanc is elected Alcalde, though by a thin margin. The Covid-19 pandemic begins. Lockdown enforced. Vaccine funded by Health Ministry.