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Folks,

I'm working on a novella outline that I'd like to set in a modern (~1990) and prosperous Gran Colombia; however, I need to do some world-building and history-generating, and so I turn to you for feedback.

My desired end-result is a Gran Colombia that:

-Has the economic strength of a second-tier power such as modern Germany, France, or Britain;

-Has a high-tech manufacturing base in additional to its natural resource base;

-Is capitalist;

-Can afford vanity projects, such as a modest manned space program; and,

-Is on reasonable terms with at least some other world powers.

My questions to you are:

-What's an appropriate POD for ensuring Gran Colombia doesn't splinter?

-What butterflies does Gran Colombia's continuing existence create for the rest of South/Central America?

-At what point, and how, might significant butterflies extend to North America and the rest of the world?

All thoughts welcome!
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