Post by Ramon Cañarte Valverde on Aug 22, 2015 23:57:06 GMT
South American Pact
Leader: Prime Minister Miguel Garcia
Capital: Nova Brasilia
Population: 421,749,566
Active Troops: 4.322.500 (joint troops of Bolivarian Guard and South American Army)
===== PRE-SAP PERIOD =====
2010-2025. Brazil and the Bolivarian countries of ALBA after a true 'social revolution' change their right-wing secular policies for a new socialist left-wing approach.
Mechanisms such as UNASUR have been improved allowing greater integralism among the 'politically social/socialist' countries of South America, Central America, Europe and Asia; the exchange of experiences and ideas promoted an evolution that became known as 'socialism of the 21st century', actively practiced in different degrees throughout South America.
Argentina bitterly a crisis with the economy in recession; in Uruguay the situation is not different - albeit on a smaller scale. The two southernmost countries see in Brazil - a progressive country - the opportunity to return to being competitive markets in the scene of South America and in the world as a whole.
Mercosur proved to be fragile economic partie and failed in the mission to unite the South America's economies. Brazil is going to work on a new project of integration, much more comprehensive than the previous, which includes the Caribbean Zone - especially Cuba - and the blood brothers of the African Union - especially South Africa.
2027. Argentina and Uruguay show signs of economic recovery after paying their debts to the IMF and other creditors of North America, Europe and Asia.
Cuba, which had much of its infrastructure rebuilt and modernized by Brazil registers an historic increase of 3.5% of its GDP and a record flow of imports and exports with South America - its main economic allies.
2028. Brazil builds its first modern trimaran-type aircraft carrier, Admiral Barroso, with 100% national technology, ensuring its strategic interests in the South Atlantic; Argentina declares interest in building an aircraft carrier as well, taking advantage of the experience and shipyards in Brazil.
2029. The Brazilian capital, Brasilia, becomes a megalopolis with 5 million inhabitants; the city continues to grow in a way fully planned, with great public services, in tribute to the progress of Brasilia the capital of Brazil is renamed 'Nova Brasilia' - in reflection of the 'new Brazil' of the future.
2030. In Fortaleza, Brazil, is signed the 'Pan-American Trade Pact' which creates a free trade zone between Brazil, ALBA and the Caribbean countries.
The Brazil reaches historic record of oil and natural gas producing 9 million barrels per month - enough to make Brazil self-sufficient of oil and gas.
The 'Triumvirate of South America' - which constitutes the major economies of the continent - consists of Brazil, Argentina and Chile; the term became popular worldwide as reference of economically active nations.
2031. The North American military contingents leave Paraguay and Colombia as part of the new international 'post-GWOT' politics.
Bolivarian Guard Creation
The member countries of ALBA constitute the first joint army of South America, 'Bolivarian Guard' - 1,200,000 men and 3,000,000 reservists - to act in the defense of Bolivarian nations against 'imperialist enemies'; the Guard is led by Venezuelan General Pablo Mendoza Castro, and is characterized by being a nationalist army, often composed of peasant volunteers and young students aligned with libertarian ideologies. Among the vehicles is common used tanks of the Cold War, especially the Soviets, and these vehicles have been adapted over the years to continue being operational; is basically an army that merges light and heavy vehicles, and weapons considered obsolete. However through technological partnerships with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay these vehicles are modernized, so allow them to continue being competitive against newer vehicles.
The popular Hero of GB is known by the nickname 'El Renegade'; according to legend was a former guerrilla who fought the 'oppressor state' and 'the foreign imperialists' in Latin soil before the 'Bolivarian Revolution' in 2025 after the revolution joined the 'popular army' and later the Bolivarian Guard.
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2032. With the success of the new agreement flourishes on South America a prosperous new horizon. Following this trend coupled with a good social administration in Brazil surge the high speed rail 'Rio-Sampa' linking the metropolises of Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro and the new international bridge between Brazil and Paraguay; the new bridge significantly expanded regional trade, and along with this improvement came a more rigid system of customs control in order to combat the smuggling of goods.
The useful life period of the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant ending and with the growth of energy consumption, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Venezuela have signed agreements with Russia Federation to build modern nuclear reactors in South American soil.
The Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay make first joint military exercises in history totaling approximately 7,000 military; these were the largest military exercises in Latin America and marks a new stage in the relationship between the three countries.
Cuba announces political reforms and greater economic/cultural openness with Latin America; Among the proposed changes is the increased access to freedom of expression and the end of the communist dictatorship regime.
2033.
Task Force Yemanja
The virtual NATO end made impossible international anti-piracy/terrorist operations in the Horn of Africa and retraction of USA Navy back to home different groups of pirates/terrorists - including the GLA - returned to act in the Indian Ocean threatening the intercontinental trade in goods; concerned about the situation the newly formed East African Confederation requested Brazilian military support for patrol and escort on the waters of the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden - previously protected by the Americans and the Chinese on 'GWOT'; The Brazil agreed to help the EAC to combat piracy/terrorism and formed the 'Task Force Yemanja' with the navies of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Peru and Ecuador, plus the South Africa's navy - totaling 105 ships.
For five years - 2033-2038 - 'Yemanja' has achieved important victories against pirates/terrorists ensuring relative normality in the maritime traffic on the region. In this period the aircraft carrier Admiral Barroso engaged in fighting increasing prestige of the Brazilian Navy.
After the end of the Latin African operations to Brazil and Argentina remained in Madagascar a small military contingent which acted as consultants for the new EAC Navy; although the Latins have collaborated militarily with the Africans aimed not establish a protectorate in the region, as later did the Americans, Chinese, Russians and Europeans.
In Dodoma, Tanzania, was made a monument to 'Task Force Yemanja'; the monument has cultural elements of Latin America and Africa and symbolizes the sincere friendship between the brotherly peoples of both continents.
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With the creation of the 'North American Union' between the United States, Canada and Mexico a partnership with FTAA countries of South America and Central America became something improbable. Traditional political/economic alliances between the USA to Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Colombia deteriorated rapidly opening the doors to a south-central integration in America.
For nearly a decade Brazil surpasses the USA's capacity of the grain production investing in new cultivable areas and applying new techniques related to precision agriculture. In 2033 Brazil reaches record crop of 120 million tons. With the creation of the NAU the United States is once again the world's largest producer of grains, however the situation is again favorable to Brazil and the SAP from 2043 when Brazil establishes new partnerships with Serbia and the BC for a household agricultural production based on organic, in distinction to the model of large farms and transgenetics of the past century.
2034. The countries of South America begin to feel the first side effects of a narrower market between the countries of North America; the stock exchange in Brazil has a strong fall and large multinationals in Latin America decide for return to the United States where a number of favorable factors enable greater profits.
Forward the NAU creation and the expansion of economic giants around the globalized world the other countries of South America and the nations of Central America signalize with Brazil - the main actor of Latin America policies - the intention to join to the 'Pan-American Trade Pact'. The Brazil promises to study the plan and carry out consultations between the parties to extend the pact for something bigger and more competitive.
2035.
SAP Rise
On May 1 the Brazilian government finally announced the project of creating the 'South American Pact' - a political, economic, scientific and military alliance among all the nations of South America. The pact includes cooperation with the Caribbean and Central America. The countries of South America were favorable to the creation of the SAP; Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile referendums were scheduled for the population to decide on the future of their nation; as part of the agreement signed Nova Brasilia is defined as the capital of the SAP. The stock market responded positively to the South American initiative.
On August 07 - historic date that marks the Bolivarian independence of America - after completion of all referendums being favorable to the creation of SAP: Brazil 94.6%, Argentina 97.1%, Uruguay 74.3%, Chile 69.9%, the 'South American Pact' is officially established encompassing all countries of South America - the other countries of South America, with the exception of Guyana, not held referendums to join the SAP; decrees were sufficient for membership.
SAP works in a similar way to European ECA, however the 'High Council' responsible for main political decisions consists of 100 democratically elected presidents, representatives of major social/cultural movements in South America; while the sovereignty of each member nation is preserved and that there continues to be democratic elections in each country - the national presidents continue to rule his nation - in sync with the presidents of SAP that constitute the 'High Council'; which is generically a progressivist/socialist/communist confederation.
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The trimaran-type aircraft carrier General Belgrano is built in Brazil for the Argentine Navy; with the new Argentine aircraft carrier British make harsh criticisms against the Brazilian government for having built the powerful vessel that threatens the interests of the United Kingdom in the Falklands. Like the British, in 'solidarity', the government of USA prohibits any kind of military cooperation with Brazil and Argentina.
Contrasts with the good political/social moment the high crime rate in countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela - but not far from the rest of Latin America; even with stricter laws being adopted against crime - especially international drug trafficking - the crime remains a plague for the development of certain Latin regions. Expelled gangs in Brazil's South and Southeast migrated to the Northeast, acting under the orders of 'Fernandinho' Almeida Vargas, founder of Red Cartel - a criminal league that became a powerful narco-guerrilla.
===== SAP PERIOD =====
2036. The military embargo of the British and Americans through the NAU and the ECA extends to economic sanctions against SAP; sanctions aimed at harming the strategic sectors of the Latin block as agriculture, aerospace, oil exploration among others.
Biofuel Polices
The SAP's Ministry of Energy Resources approves a revolutionary project for implementation of new technologies on a large scale in South America; the project drastically reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, for both was stipulated that 25% of the car fleet should be biofuel-powered and 15% of the energy sector of the SAP's member countries should also be based on biofuels until 2050 - Brazil holds since the last century advanced technologies in this area. With this new measure the dependence of the SAP towards fossil fuels will be much lower, preserving the environment and enhancing the regional economy; The project defines that the surplus of oil and gas of the SAP's countries members must be exported and annual revenue of approximately one trillion of dollars should be allocated to education and health. Scientists argue the idea claiming that biofuel-powered cars are better than electric cars of North America and Europe since the wireless energy that moves the car is carcinogenic for human life.
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2037. Amid the chaos of the sharp unemployment in South America thousands of workers are protesting in the streets of major cities on the continent to demand urgent action by the SAP's High Council in order to control the looming crisis - due to the severe sanctions imposed by NAU and ECA. In response SAP stipulates a period of one month to the North Americans and Europeans reconsider their sanctions; after the end of term sanctions persisted then foreign industries in South American soil were nationalized; to strengthen the economy of the block new state mining industries were created in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.
The NAU and the ECA feeling threatened by Latin Americans so began to freeze financial assets abroad; this new phase of 'economic war' put an definitive end to the 'good relations' between SAP, NAU and ECA.
Ten years after Brazil invest heavy in Cuban infrastructure, and five years after the 'political openness' with Latin America, the capital Havana boosted by 'economic boom' has become a new city more attractive and modern. The sugar cane, maize, sunflower and soybeans have become the main crops of the island; this new market works exclusively to meet the needs of South America related to biofuels.
The criminal organization Red Cartel articulates attacks in major Brazilian cities; among the targets of the attacks are the police forces, public buildings and transport system; thousands of people are harmed directly and indirectly by terrorist acts. The most serious attack is against the Secretary of Public Safety of the State of Maranhao - main stronghold of the cartel - who was murdered victim of a shot fired by a sniper.
Brazil's government finally recognizes the Red Cartel as a terrorist organization and maps the connections of the group with other narco-militias in Latin America; the work of intelligence results in a billionaire investment in the area of security against the 'Red Cartel'.
2038.
East Partner
With relations with the West cut the SAP's High Council turns to the East in search of new political/economic partnerships.
On 13 April is performed the 'Forum of Belgrade' in Serbia - a regional power on the rise - where many South Americans and Latino leaders, authorities of Serbia, Greece and Russia meet to discuss a relationship more ample involving their respective countries. After 'Forum of Belgrade' is agreed that both countries will cooperate to achieve common points such as education, social development, scientific development, sustainable environment, defense and science, among other points.
The Forum of Belgrade is considered a success by politicians and intellectuals and is the first step to a new age of success among the 'New West' and the 'New East'.
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It is decreed that the Latin American TV stations are nationalized by the states members of the SAP, some broadcasters are discontinued - mainly foreign or 'neoliberal journalistic slant' - and the others are merged into a single gigantic station, 'Latin News', which every day brings the latest information about SAP, besides exposing the maselas so critical of the consumerist/materialistic society of 21st century the 'Latin News' covers 75% of South America and 88% of Central America. The television station Bond News of Brazil was one of the only stations that continued to exist independently; with a programming designed for foreign public maintains a format of traditional journalism; some Brazilian oligarchies keeps the station that has some programs censored in South America.
As with other world powers the SAP signed the 'Budapest Accords' to ban on all types of neutron weapons.
Cuba and Venezuela purchase of Russia powerful anti-aircraft complexes S-300 Grumble. The Cuban government also buys a small batch of Su-47 Berkut fighters wich are divided into two squads to defend the country and the Caribbean Zone; Cuban pilots trained in Russia are known by NAU and Europe for their daring maneuvers across the Caribbean Sea, such maneuvers are considered military provocations.
The SAP's Ministry of Energy Resources funds advanced studies related photobioenergy aiming to develop new sources of renewable energy.
2039. The Argentine Ministry of Defence reveals what is at advanced stage secret 'Project Condor' to create in conjunction with an intercontinental ballistic Brazil missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads; technically the missile has the potential to reach the southern portion of the United States. The Pentagon speculates that Russia helped design the 'Condor'; after these disclosures Europe condemns Brazil and Argentina for being 'stimulating a dangerous escalation in America'.
In French Guyana the ESA reveals that secretly built a reactor solaris - on the same base which operates the 'central nervous' of control the Solaris System - to produce cheap energy not only for Guyana, but also for 'all possible Latin partner'; such action is considered by the High Council of SAP as a lobby against biofuel - competitor of 'solaris'.
The Brazil accuses ECA of having reinforced its military presence in the French protectorate.
The SAP Ministry of Food Security determines that the transgenic crops in South America are reduced by up to 35% in order to reduce rates of genetic disorders among the Latin population; although such action would cause billionaire prejudice to the public coffers encourages 'social welfare' and is an opportunity to create a new economic model of agriculture in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and especially to Peru, Colombia , Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba and Haiti; Serbs - major producers of organic food - were the 'model' for Latinos.
Livestock also suffer changes and poultry meat and pork becomes more healthy, free of harmful chemicals, standardizing the Hispanic market with the European.
2040.
Operation Guarani Arrow
Immigrants after allegedly being persecuted in Europe, after the atrocities of GLA in the past decade against the Europeans found refuge and asylum in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; however the weak security of the SAP nations allowed terrorist cells operating in Europe came to South America, where for years 'slept', waiting for the right moment to once again give their 'fatal blow' against the globalized world.
A terrorist cell of 500 men under the command of a unknown GLA general planned catastrophic attacks on Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and the USA; first sabotaged the disabled dam of Itaipu in Brazil; after the breaking of the dam flooded hundreds of kilometers of urban and cultivable areas in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; hundreds of thousands of people died in the flood causing incalculable losses for both countries.
The second attack began after five hours later and proved to be the most dangerous - the attack on the Itaipu was just a 'gimmick'; a group of heavily armed terrorists stormed the military base Brigadeiro Velloso, Para, Brazil, without facing considerable resistance by the Brazilian military, took control of the launch platform and the experimental ICBM 'Condor'. The goal of the GLA was not necessarily cause major damage to Brazil or South America, but repeat the 'feat of Baikonur' and appropriate to a nuclear vector to attack your greatest enemy, the United States of America; and the capital Washington was the target of terrorists. Once the General Marcos Alberto Campos became aware of the terrorist attacks against your nation mobilized the '3rd Parachute Infantry Brigade', based in Goias, to respond to aggression; paratroopers and other BEPEs suffered nearly a hundred casualties in three days of battle, but were victorious in the 'Operation Guarani Arrow' regaining the base occupied by GLA. Despite the victory the military facilities were completely destroyed, including the ICBM and the launch base of 'Project Condor'. This event marked the premature end of the Argentine/Brazilian project.
After the episode the General Alberto proposed greater integration between the military forces of South America in order to constitute an elite army for rapid responses and anti-terror throughout the South American continent; this was the first concept of what would later be the 'South American Pact Joint Army'.
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Venezuela replaces the outdated T-80 tanks by the new Kodiaks of Russia via a billionaire agreement.
The SAP's Ministry of Telecommunications adopted measures to the Latin News coverage in South American territory increasing from 75% to 93%. The mesh of optical fiber also increased as the number of people with internet access, in the last decade 28 million Latinos have gained access to the network.
2041. The Brazil finishes building its second trimaran-type aircraft carrier, Duke of Caxias, completing its strategic plan for naval defense.
The Belgrade Forum has continuity with the 'Pact of Buenos Aires' where the SAP's leaders meet with the leaders of Serbia, Grecia and the Russian Federation to determine new guidelines on mutual strategic alliance; is defined the creation of the Russian military base Bacabal - Maranhao, Brazil - and Puerto Bolivar, Ecuador.
With the Serbia and Grecia an agreement is signed in the mining area, where geologists shared relavantes knowledge with the Latins for the extraction of new rare minerals.
2042.
Hunting Vargas
On the occasion of the coming of Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in the Brazilian coast with a group of Marines and Expeditionary VDVs the Brazilian General Alberto articulates with General Orlov a anti-terrorist lightning attack near Sao Luiz, Maranhao, to eradicate the parallel power of 'Red Cartel' by 'Fernandinho' Almeida Vargas; the attack is successful and 'Fernandinho' is killed by russian troops in his luxurious mansion. As gratitude for the successful operation the Russians gain authorization from the Brazilian government to remain indefinitely in Bacabal Base - that was being built.
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With an optimal fluidity of capital for investments the Brazilian state sector presented the first 1000 hps biofuel engine - 'BCE-X400' - for civilian purposes; this engine revolutionary for the industry and transports works with a powerful new biofuel - 'BioF Max' - that has the formula kept secret.
The other Brazilian invention is the 'Petrofibers' consisting of a new generation of fiber coatings; such fiber is extremely resistant to almost any kind of damage, and has an internal and external market promising ahead.
2043. Trade between Latinos and Russians grows considerably as a result of the initiatives of Belgrad Forum and later the Pact of Buenos Aires; between products marketed stands out minerals, aerospace components and heavy machinery for the Latin industry; the Prime Minister of Russia, Valentina Baranova, visiting Argentina and organizes an expedition with military and scientists to the far South Pole, revitalizing the Argentine dreams of a larger domain in internationally disputed region.
Venezuela is authorized by Russian Ministry of Defence to further modernize the tank Kodiak transforming the medium tank in a heavy tank, adapted to the terrain in South America.
The Brazilian Northeast - including the region of Maranhao - is finally awarded by the transposition of the Sao Francisco River. The Brazilians Northeasterners leave the poverty line that struck the region for centuries; finally the arid region is irrigated by artificial river arms. The 'Red Cartel' that had settled under the poverty of the people is cornered by a more present state, so the narco-terrorists lose strength and the number of members decreases radically until to falls into a quasi-oblivion.
2044.
South American Army Creation
Is officially created the 'South American Army' as a elite military force for rapid response and defense in case of crisis throughout South America. Each member country of the block collaborates with financial and personnel for the maintenance of the army that was fixed in 558,000 men, can be expanded through a reservation for more 1,500,000 men, totaling in wartime a effective of 2,058,000 men, most the effective of the regular armies of South America.
The SAA uses what is most modern in the armies of South America, have highly trained soldiers, is characterized by having quick and light vehicles, with moderate firepower and moderate armor, however are easy to maintain and extremely economic, being an excellent choice for a scenario of prolonged war where the SAP is in disadvantage against another military power.
The Bolivarian Guard continues to exist in South America; soldiers of both armies did not have a good relationship with each other, and the Bolivarian envy their 'wealthy brothers' of the South American Army.
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In December the SAA has its baptism of fire fighting narco-guerrillas in Central Colombia; the 'Operation Cobra' is successful and the enemy leaders are neutralized weakening the guerrillas.
The governments of Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica abandoned by the USA - traditional ally - intend to join the common market of the Pan-American Trade Pact; NAU leaders have demonstrated economic concerns regarding this membership - especially with Panama and the canal.
Cuba and Venezuela using reverse engineering modify S-300 Grumble purchased from Russia and create the 'Anaconda' anti-aerial system; Anaconda uses basically the Latin technology and is smaller and more agile than the Russian giant.
The first photobioreactor is built in Chile; other smaller operating in public buildings in the main capitals of South America.
According to the latest SAP's surveys 70 millions of people left poverty in recent years in the South American continent due to a process of 'Brazilification' that includes social measures and investments of self-sustainability; this new middle class has become a new consumer market that helps in the economic development of the block.
===== WORLD WAR III PERIOD =====
2045.
Natural Disaster in Cuba
Events of drought and wildfire destroy important crops of Cuba making good portion of the annual crop lost; Cubans revolt against Europeans, accusing the ECA of being behind the climate attacks; in Europe the charges are countered by the authorities who blame global warming for what happened. To contain outbreaks of fire aircrafts departing of the South America toward Cuba carrying chemical solutions to make artificial rain and fight the fire.
The SAP is indirectly harmed by the lost crop of Cuba; the price of biofuel rises by 30% and selling of cars powered with biofuel falls; SAP is obliged to intervene in the market and the manufacturers of gasoline powered cars have frozen the production until the situation normalizes. The Development Bank of SAP promises financial aid to help with the agricultural recovery of the nation.
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OOC: (This is the work of __CrUsHeR, the next part cover events that not have not passed, and could not occur, because the decisions and ongoing battles.)
Leader: Prime Minister Miguel Garcia
Capital: Nova Brasilia
Population: 421,749,566
Active Troops: 4.322.500 (joint troops of Bolivarian Guard and South American Army)
===== PRE-SAP PERIOD =====
2010-2025. Brazil and the Bolivarian countries of ALBA after a true 'social revolution' change their right-wing secular policies for a new socialist left-wing approach.
Mechanisms such as UNASUR have been improved allowing greater integralism among the 'politically social/socialist' countries of South America, Central America, Europe and Asia; the exchange of experiences and ideas promoted an evolution that became known as 'socialism of the 21st century', actively practiced in different degrees throughout South America.
Argentina bitterly a crisis with the economy in recession; in Uruguay the situation is not different - albeit on a smaller scale. The two southernmost countries see in Brazil - a progressive country - the opportunity to return to being competitive markets in the scene of South America and in the world as a whole.
Mercosur proved to be fragile economic partie and failed in the mission to unite the South America's economies. Brazil is going to work on a new project of integration, much more comprehensive than the previous, which includes the Caribbean Zone - especially Cuba - and the blood brothers of the African Union - especially South Africa.
2027. Argentina and Uruguay show signs of economic recovery after paying their debts to the IMF and other creditors of North America, Europe and Asia.
Cuba, which had much of its infrastructure rebuilt and modernized by Brazil registers an historic increase of 3.5% of its GDP and a record flow of imports and exports with South America - its main economic allies.
2028. Brazil builds its first modern trimaran-type aircraft carrier, Admiral Barroso, with 100% national technology, ensuring its strategic interests in the South Atlantic; Argentina declares interest in building an aircraft carrier as well, taking advantage of the experience and shipyards in Brazil.
2029. The Brazilian capital, Brasilia, becomes a megalopolis with 5 million inhabitants; the city continues to grow in a way fully planned, with great public services, in tribute to the progress of Brasilia the capital of Brazil is renamed 'Nova Brasilia' - in reflection of the 'new Brazil' of the future.
2030. In Fortaleza, Brazil, is signed the 'Pan-American Trade Pact' which creates a free trade zone between Brazil, ALBA and the Caribbean countries.
The Brazil reaches historic record of oil and natural gas producing 9 million barrels per month - enough to make Brazil self-sufficient of oil and gas.
The 'Triumvirate of South America' - which constitutes the major economies of the continent - consists of Brazil, Argentina and Chile; the term became popular worldwide as reference of economically active nations.
2031. The North American military contingents leave Paraguay and Colombia as part of the new international 'post-GWOT' politics.
Bolivarian Guard Creation
The member countries of ALBA constitute the first joint army of South America, 'Bolivarian Guard' - 1,200,000 men and 3,000,000 reservists - to act in the defense of Bolivarian nations against 'imperialist enemies'; the Guard is led by Venezuelan General Pablo Mendoza Castro, and is characterized by being a nationalist army, often composed of peasant volunteers and young students aligned with libertarian ideologies. Among the vehicles is common used tanks of the Cold War, especially the Soviets, and these vehicles have been adapted over the years to continue being operational; is basically an army that merges light and heavy vehicles, and weapons considered obsolete. However through technological partnerships with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay these vehicles are modernized, so allow them to continue being competitive against newer vehicles.
The popular Hero of GB is known by the nickname 'El Renegade'; according to legend was a former guerrilla who fought the 'oppressor state' and 'the foreign imperialists' in Latin soil before the 'Bolivarian Revolution' in 2025 after the revolution joined the 'popular army' and later the Bolivarian Guard.
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2032. With the success of the new agreement flourishes on South America a prosperous new horizon. Following this trend coupled with a good social administration in Brazil surge the high speed rail 'Rio-Sampa' linking the metropolises of Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro and the new international bridge between Brazil and Paraguay; the new bridge significantly expanded regional trade, and along with this improvement came a more rigid system of customs control in order to combat the smuggling of goods.
The useful life period of the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant ending and with the growth of energy consumption, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Venezuela have signed agreements with Russia Federation to build modern nuclear reactors in South American soil.
The Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay make first joint military exercises in history totaling approximately 7,000 military; these were the largest military exercises in Latin America and marks a new stage in the relationship between the three countries.
Cuba announces political reforms and greater economic/cultural openness with Latin America; Among the proposed changes is the increased access to freedom of expression and the end of the communist dictatorship regime.
2033.
Task Force Yemanja
The virtual NATO end made impossible international anti-piracy/terrorist operations in the Horn of Africa and retraction of USA Navy back to home different groups of pirates/terrorists - including the GLA - returned to act in the Indian Ocean threatening the intercontinental trade in goods; concerned about the situation the newly formed East African Confederation requested Brazilian military support for patrol and escort on the waters of the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden - previously protected by the Americans and the Chinese on 'GWOT'; The Brazil agreed to help the EAC to combat piracy/terrorism and formed the 'Task Force Yemanja' with the navies of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Peru and Ecuador, plus the South Africa's navy - totaling 105 ships.
For five years - 2033-2038 - 'Yemanja' has achieved important victories against pirates/terrorists ensuring relative normality in the maritime traffic on the region. In this period the aircraft carrier Admiral Barroso engaged in fighting increasing prestige of the Brazilian Navy.
After the end of the Latin African operations to Brazil and Argentina remained in Madagascar a small military contingent which acted as consultants for the new EAC Navy; although the Latins have collaborated militarily with the Africans aimed not establish a protectorate in the region, as later did the Americans, Chinese, Russians and Europeans.
In Dodoma, Tanzania, was made a monument to 'Task Force Yemanja'; the monument has cultural elements of Latin America and Africa and symbolizes the sincere friendship between the brotherly peoples of both continents.
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With the creation of the 'North American Union' between the United States, Canada and Mexico a partnership with FTAA countries of South America and Central America became something improbable. Traditional political/economic alliances between the USA to Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Colombia deteriorated rapidly opening the doors to a south-central integration in America.
For nearly a decade Brazil surpasses the USA's capacity of the grain production investing in new cultivable areas and applying new techniques related to precision agriculture. In 2033 Brazil reaches record crop of 120 million tons. With the creation of the NAU the United States is once again the world's largest producer of grains, however the situation is again favorable to Brazil and the SAP from 2043 when Brazil establishes new partnerships with Serbia and the BC for a household agricultural production based on organic, in distinction to the model of large farms and transgenetics of the past century.
2034. The countries of South America begin to feel the first side effects of a narrower market between the countries of North America; the stock exchange in Brazil has a strong fall and large multinationals in Latin America decide for return to the United States where a number of favorable factors enable greater profits.
Forward the NAU creation and the expansion of economic giants around the globalized world the other countries of South America and the nations of Central America signalize with Brazil - the main actor of Latin America policies - the intention to join to the 'Pan-American Trade Pact'. The Brazil promises to study the plan and carry out consultations between the parties to extend the pact for something bigger and more competitive.
2035.
SAP Rise
On May 1 the Brazilian government finally announced the project of creating the 'South American Pact' - a political, economic, scientific and military alliance among all the nations of South America. The pact includes cooperation with the Caribbean and Central America. The countries of South America were favorable to the creation of the SAP; Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile referendums were scheduled for the population to decide on the future of their nation; as part of the agreement signed Nova Brasilia is defined as the capital of the SAP. The stock market responded positively to the South American initiative.
On August 07 - historic date that marks the Bolivarian independence of America - after completion of all referendums being favorable to the creation of SAP: Brazil 94.6%, Argentina 97.1%, Uruguay 74.3%, Chile 69.9%, the 'South American Pact' is officially established encompassing all countries of South America - the other countries of South America, with the exception of Guyana, not held referendums to join the SAP; decrees were sufficient for membership.
SAP works in a similar way to European ECA, however the 'High Council' responsible for main political decisions consists of 100 democratically elected presidents, representatives of major social/cultural movements in South America; while the sovereignty of each member nation is preserved and that there continues to be democratic elections in each country - the national presidents continue to rule his nation - in sync with the presidents of SAP that constitute the 'High Council'; which is generically a progressivist/socialist/communist confederation.
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The trimaran-type aircraft carrier General Belgrano is built in Brazil for the Argentine Navy; with the new Argentine aircraft carrier British make harsh criticisms against the Brazilian government for having built the powerful vessel that threatens the interests of the United Kingdom in the Falklands. Like the British, in 'solidarity', the government of USA prohibits any kind of military cooperation with Brazil and Argentina.
Contrasts with the good political/social moment the high crime rate in countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela - but not far from the rest of Latin America; even with stricter laws being adopted against crime - especially international drug trafficking - the crime remains a plague for the development of certain Latin regions. Expelled gangs in Brazil's South and Southeast migrated to the Northeast, acting under the orders of 'Fernandinho' Almeida Vargas, founder of Red Cartel - a criminal league that became a powerful narco-guerrilla.
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2036. The military embargo of the British and Americans through the NAU and the ECA extends to economic sanctions against SAP; sanctions aimed at harming the strategic sectors of the Latin block as agriculture, aerospace, oil exploration among others.
Biofuel Polices
The SAP's Ministry of Energy Resources approves a revolutionary project for implementation of new technologies on a large scale in South America; the project drastically reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, for both was stipulated that 25% of the car fleet should be biofuel-powered and 15% of the energy sector of the SAP's member countries should also be based on biofuels until 2050 - Brazil holds since the last century advanced technologies in this area. With this new measure the dependence of the SAP towards fossil fuels will be much lower, preserving the environment and enhancing the regional economy; The project defines that the surplus of oil and gas of the SAP's countries members must be exported and annual revenue of approximately one trillion of dollars should be allocated to education and health. Scientists argue the idea claiming that biofuel-powered cars are better than electric cars of North America and Europe since the wireless energy that moves the car is carcinogenic for human life.
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2037. Amid the chaos of the sharp unemployment in South America thousands of workers are protesting in the streets of major cities on the continent to demand urgent action by the SAP's High Council in order to control the looming crisis - due to the severe sanctions imposed by NAU and ECA. In response SAP stipulates a period of one month to the North Americans and Europeans reconsider their sanctions; after the end of term sanctions persisted then foreign industries in South American soil were nationalized; to strengthen the economy of the block new state mining industries were created in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.
The NAU and the ECA feeling threatened by Latin Americans so began to freeze financial assets abroad; this new phase of 'economic war' put an definitive end to the 'good relations' between SAP, NAU and ECA.
Ten years after Brazil invest heavy in Cuban infrastructure, and five years after the 'political openness' with Latin America, the capital Havana boosted by 'economic boom' has become a new city more attractive and modern. The sugar cane, maize, sunflower and soybeans have become the main crops of the island; this new market works exclusively to meet the needs of South America related to biofuels.
The criminal organization Red Cartel articulates attacks in major Brazilian cities; among the targets of the attacks are the police forces, public buildings and transport system; thousands of people are harmed directly and indirectly by terrorist acts. The most serious attack is against the Secretary of Public Safety of the State of Maranhao - main stronghold of the cartel - who was murdered victim of a shot fired by a sniper.
Brazil's government finally recognizes the Red Cartel as a terrorist organization and maps the connections of the group with other narco-militias in Latin America; the work of intelligence results in a billionaire investment in the area of security against the 'Red Cartel'.
2038.
East Partner
With relations with the West cut the SAP's High Council turns to the East in search of new political/economic partnerships.
On 13 April is performed the 'Forum of Belgrade' in Serbia - a regional power on the rise - where many South Americans and Latino leaders, authorities of Serbia, Greece and Russia meet to discuss a relationship more ample involving their respective countries. After 'Forum of Belgrade' is agreed that both countries will cooperate to achieve common points such as education, social development, scientific development, sustainable environment, defense and science, among other points.
The Forum of Belgrade is considered a success by politicians and intellectuals and is the first step to a new age of success among the 'New West' and the 'New East'.
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It is decreed that the Latin American TV stations are nationalized by the states members of the SAP, some broadcasters are discontinued - mainly foreign or 'neoliberal journalistic slant' - and the others are merged into a single gigantic station, 'Latin News', which every day brings the latest information about SAP, besides exposing the maselas so critical of the consumerist/materialistic society of 21st century the 'Latin News' covers 75% of South America and 88% of Central America. The television station Bond News of Brazil was one of the only stations that continued to exist independently; with a programming designed for foreign public maintains a format of traditional journalism; some Brazilian oligarchies keeps the station that has some programs censored in South America.
As with other world powers the SAP signed the 'Budapest Accords' to ban on all types of neutron weapons.
Cuba and Venezuela purchase of Russia powerful anti-aircraft complexes S-300 Grumble. The Cuban government also buys a small batch of Su-47 Berkut fighters wich are divided into two squads to defend the country and the Caribbean Zone; Cuban pilots trained in Russia are known by NAU and Europe for their daring maneuvers across the Caribbean Sea, such maneuvers are considered military provocations.
The SAP's Ministry of Energy Resources funds advanced studies related photobioenergy aiming to develop new sources of renewable energy.
2039. The Argentine Ministry of Defence reveals what is at advanced stage secret 'Project Condor' to create in conjunction with an intercontinental ballistic Brazil missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads; technically the missile has the potential to reach the southern portion of the United States. The Pentagon speculates that Russia helped design the 'Condor'; after these disclosures Europe condemns Brazil and Argentina for being 'stimulating a dangerous escalation in America'.
In French Guyana the ESA reveals that secretly built a reactor solaris - on the same base which operates the 'central nervous' of control the Solaris System - to produce cheap energy not only for Guyana, but also for 'all possible Latin partner'; such action is considered by the High Council of SAP as a lobby against biofuel - competitor of 'solaris'.
The Brazil accuses ECA of having reinforced its military presence in the French protectorate.
The SAP Ministry of Food Security determines that the transgenic crops in South America are reduced by up to 35% in order to reduce rates of genetic disorders among the Latin population; although such action would cause billionaire prejudice to the public coffers encourages 'social welfare' and is an opportunity to create a new economic model of agriculture in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and especially to Peru, Colombia , Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba and Haiti; Serbs - major producers of organic food - were the 'model' for Latinos.
Livestock also suffer changes and poultry meat and pork becomes more healthy, free of harmful chemicals, standardizing the Hispanic market with the European.
2040.
Operation Guarani Arrow
Immigrants after allegedly being persecuted in Europe, after the atrocities of GLA in the past decade against the Europeans found refuge and asylum in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; however the weak security of the SAP nations allowed terrorist cells operating in Europe came to South America, where for years 'slept', waiting for the right moment to once again give their 'fatal blow' against the globalized world.
A terrorist cell of 500 men under the command of a unknown GLA general planned catastrophic attacks on Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and the USA; first sabotaged the disabled dam of Itaipu in Brazil; after the breaking of the dam flooded hundreds of kilometers of urban and cultivable areas in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; hundreds of thousands of people died in the flood causing incalculable losses for both countries.
The second attack began after five hours later and proved to be the most dangerous - the attack on the Itaipu was just a 'gimmick'; a group of heavily armed terrorists stormed the military base Brigadeiro Velloso, Para, Brazil, without facing considerable resistance by the Brazilian military, took control of the launch platform and the experimental ICBM 'Condor'. The goal of the GLA was not necessarily cause major damage to Brazil or South America, but repeat the 'feat of Baikonur' and appropriate to a nuclear vector to attack your greatest enemy, the United States of America; and the capital Washington was the target of terrorists. Once the General Marcos Alberto Campos became aware of the terrorist attacks against your nation mobilized the '3rd Parachute Infantry Brigade', based in Goias, to respond to aggression; paratroopers and other BEPEs suffered nearly a hundred casualties in three days of battle, but were victorious in the 'Operation Guarani Arrow' regaining the base occupied by GLA. Despite the victory the military facilities were completely destroyed, including the ICBM and the launch base of 'Project Condor'. This event marked the premature end of the Argentine/Brazilian project.
After the episode the General Alberto proposed greater integration between the military forces of South America in order to constitute an elite army for rapid responses and anti-terror throughout the South American continent; this was the first concept of what would later be the 'South American Pact Joint Army'.
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Venezuela replaces the outdated T-80 tanks by the new Kodiaks of Russia via a billionaire agreement.
The SAP's Ministry of Telecommunications adopted measures to the Latin News coverage in South American territory increasing from 75% to 93%. The mesh of optical fiber also increased as the number of people with internet access, in the last decade 28 million Latinos have gained access to the network.
2041. The Brazil finishes building its second trimaran-type aircraft carrier, Duke of Caxias, completing its strategic plan for naval defense.
The Belgrade Forum has continuity with the 'Pact of Buenos Aires' where the SAP's leaders meet with the leaders of Serbia, Grecia and the Russian Federation to determine new guidelines on mutual strategic alliance; is defined the creation of the Russian military base Bacabal - Maranhao, Brazil - and Puerto Bolivar, Ecuador.
With the Serbia and Grecia an agreement is signed in the mining area, where geologists shared relavantes knowledge with the Latins for the extraction of new rare minerals.
2042.
Hunting Vargas
On the occasion of the coming of Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in the Brazilian coast with a group of Marines and Expeditionary VDVs the Brazilian General Alberto articulates with General Orlov a anti-terrorist lightning attack near Sao Luiz, Maranhao, to eradicate the parallel power of 'Red Cartel' by 'Fernandinho' Almeida Vargas; the attack is successful and 'Fernandinho' is killed by russian troops in his luxurious mansion. As gratitude for the successful operation the Russians gain authorization from the Brazilian government to remain indefinitely in Bacabal Base - that was being built.
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With an optimal fluidity of capital for investments the Brazilian state sector presented the first 1000 hps biofuel engine - 'BCE-X400' - for civilian purposes; this engine revolutionary for the industry and transports works with a powerful new biofuel - 'BioF Max' - that has the formula kept secret.
The other Brazilian invention is the 'Petrofibers' consisting of a new generation of fiber coatings; such fiber is extremely resistant to almost any kind of damage, and has an internal and external market promising ahead.
2043. Trade between Latinos and Russians grows considerably as a result of the initiatives of Belgrad Forum and later the Pact of Buenos Aires; between products marketed stands out minerals, aerospace components and heavy machinery for the Latin industry; the Prime Minister of Russia, Valentina Baranova, visiting Argentina and organizes an expedition with military and scientists to the far South Pole, revitalizing the Argentine dreams of a larger domain in internationally disputed region.
Venezuela is authorized by Russian Ministry of Defence to further modernize the tank Kodiak transforming the medium tank in a heavy tank, adapted to the terrain in South America.
The Brazilian Northeast - including the region of Maranhao - is finally awarded by the transposition of the Sao Francisco River. The Brazilians Northeasterners leave the poverty line that struck the region for centuries; finally the arid region is irrigated by artificial river arms. The 'Red Cartel' that had settled under the poverty of the people is cornered by a more present state, so the narco-terrorists lose strength and the number of members decreases radically until to falls into a quasi-oblivion.
2044.
South American Army Creation
Is officially created the 'South American Army' as a elite military force for rapid response and defense in case of crisis throughout South America. Each member country of the block collaborates with financial and personnel for the maintenance of the army that was fixed in 558,000 men, can be expanded through a reservation for more 1,500,000 men, totaling in wartime a effective of 2,058,000 men, most the effective of the regular armies of South America.
The SAA uses what is most modern in the armies of South America, have highly trained soldiers, is characterized by having quick and light vehicles, with moderate firepower and moderate armor, however are easy to maintain and extremely economic, being an excellent choice for a scenario of prolonged war where the SAP is in disadvantage against another military power.
The Bolivarian Guard continues to exist in South America; soldiers of both armies did not have a good relationship with each other, and the Bolivarian envy their 'wealthy brothers' of the South American Army.
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In December the SAA has its baptism of fire fighting narco-guerrillas in Central Colombia; the 'Operation Cobra' is successful and the enemy leaders are neutralized weakening the guerrillas.
The governments of Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica abandoned by the USA - traditional ally - intend to join the common market of the Pan-American Trade Pact; NAU leaders have demonstrated economic concerns regarding this membership - especially with Panama and the canal.
Cuba and Venezuela using reverse engineering modify S-300 Grumble purchased from Russia and create the 'Anaconda' anti-aerial system; Anaconda uses basically the Latin technology and is smaller and more agile than the Russian giant.
The first photobioreactor is built in Chile; other smaller operating in public buildings in the main capitals of South America.
According to the latest SAP's surveys 70 millions of people left poverty in recent years in the South American continent due to a process of 'Brazilification' that includes social measures and investments of self-sustainability; this new middle class has become a new consumer market that helps in the economic development of the block.
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2045.
Natural Disaster in Cuba
Events of drought and wildfire destroy important crops of Cuba making good portion of the annual crop lost; Cubans revolt against Europeans, accusing the ECA of being behind the climate attacks; in Europe the charges are countered by the authorities who blame global warming for what happened. To contain outbreaks of fire aircrafts departing of the South America toward Cuba carrying chemical solutions to make artificial rain and fight the fire.
The SAP is indirectly harmed by the lost crop of Cuba; the price of biofuel rises by 30% and selling of cars powered with biofuel falls; SAP is obliged to intervene in the market and the manufacturers of gasoline powered cars have frozen the production until the situation normalizes. The Development Bank of SAP promises financial aid to help with the agricultural recovery of the nation.
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OOC: (This is the work of __CrUsHeR, the next part cover events that not have not passed, and could not occur, because the decisions and ongoing battles.)