Peru Bolivia Events

The Pact of … peru_bolivia_events.1

Despite the machinations of our rivals, the Peru-Bolivia Confederation has endured for a decade. The possibility now exists for the true unification of our nation under a single, rationalized government.

The mountains are only a distant knife piercing through the evening sky from here. Their jagged blade, pale between the clouds. "As successors of the Inca Empire, we must annex its former territories, follow the line of the sea and go on, go on, go on."

The Capture of … peru_bolivia_events.2

With the capture of the self-proclaimed Supreme Chief of Peru, … … has finally consolidated … control over both Peru and Bolivia. …'s capture represents the final act of the Peruvian civil war.

Brought before the …, manacled and with charged bayonets at either side, … held … head as high as … could. Execution was all but guaranteed now. …, however, saw opportunity. A fresh chance at a confederation was at hand with … defeated. The only question was what path would bring Peru into the fold the quickest.

The Fall of the Confederation peru_bolivia_events.3

The loss of the majority of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation's states has led to the collapse of the proposed nation. With the formal secession of the last remaining state from the Confederation, all hope has been lost for the Supreme Protector's grand project.

Beset on all fronts, from within and without, the Supreme Protector was finally put to rout. The dream was dead, dead and they had killed it with malice for their brothers. Peru-Bolivia was never to be, it seemed. And yet, hope remained in those that stayed within Peru: the Confederation may return anew.

The Fall of Salaverry peru_bolivia_events.4

The defeat of Felipe Salaverry's coup attempt has led to complete consolidation of Bolivian domination over Peru. … … has declared the imminent formation of a Confederation between the two nations.

"So that's that, then? Then the Confederation is guaranteed." "We already have one gluttonous neighbor. God help us all if they both come for us." "So we will go for the Confederation first. Send word to our friends, and tell them to fix bayonets."

Scattered to the Winds peru_bolivia_events.5

With the dissolution of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation, a nascent rival to … interests in the Andes has been defeated. The balance of power in South America has been set right once more.

Santa Cruz Capitulates: Confederation Crumbles! The confederacy along our northern border, so bedeviled in its intended birth that God Himself ordained its capitulation, has at last fallen. A champion's welcome in … awaits those brave men who slayed it.

Reigning Peace peru_bolivia_events.6

With the establishment of lasting diplomatic ties with the rising Peru-Bolivian Confederation, the mutual security of both … and the Confederation has been ensured.

"Now we make peace with the Confederation? And what of our trade? Two burgeoning neighbors? A consolidated threat on the northern border?" "Someone has decreed that their trade does not threaten us, and their armies are more comforting than the British. Ah, there are the first wagons of cocoa. Perhaps you’ll think better of them with chocolate in your belly?"

The Triumph of the Confederation peru_bolivia_events.7

The … has successfully consolidated its power, stabilizing its politics and passing a constitution. Standing against the burgeoning titan appears to soon be futile.

Spies sent letters—furious, defeated, and horrified alike—that any tumult within the new confederation was long since spent. Without lingering resentments to stoke, uncertainties to raise, or division between its legislatures, the people of Peru-Bolivia would see … only as one thing: jealous invaders.

For a Free Peru peru_bolivia_events.8

Our state has acquired its independence from the Confederation. With our newfound sovereignty, we may choose to restore our previous Constitution and seek the restoration of a unified Peru, or forge our own new path as an independent ….

Some would say that revolution which leaves a nation split asunder must be considered incomplete. Others say that independence is worth whatever sacrifice it may require. With half of Peru remaining out of our grasp, this question has come to weigh heavily upon the brow of our nation.

Solitude peru_bolivia_events.9