1871

Chancellor Salmon P. Chase wishes for an increased involvement in the Cuban War for Independence, seeking to attack Spanish controlled Philippines. The opposition to this plan is large, while others seek to involve themselves only in Cuba for the sake of taking the island. American inaction sees Gran Colombia garner even more say over Cuban affairs.

With the end of the Mexican Revolutionary War, American politicians quickly attempt to take control of the situation. In order to retain ownership of the Nicaragua Canal, Central America is propped up as an independent grand duchy with Miguel as sovereign. Gran Colombia protests, claiming the region is being puppeted by America.