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I apologize if this has been asked before, but searching only showed threads about Gran Colombia.
Are there any ways for Colombia to expand outside of Gran Colombia, even if only in Influence? I am looking for annexations, protectorates, influence zones, etc. A few ideas I had that are of varying likelihood;
Panama. I feel this one is self-explanatory.
Costa Rica. Colombia and Costa Rica had a ton of tension over their border, perhaps this could lead to establishment of a protectorate or client state? I don't find direct annexation very likely here.
Moskito Kingdom. Perhaps the British build a canal in Panama based on the French work instead of the US; instead of giving the Moskito Kingdom to Nicaragua, they give it to Colombia as part of the negotiations. Either annexation or protectorate seems possible here. Bonus! Gran Colombia did claim the region.
Dominican Republic. In the 1820's the Dominican Republic tried to join Gran Colombia, maybe they ask Colombia for annexation instead of the US? Bonus! Historic basis and Colombia would likely agree if offered.
Haiti/Nicaragua. Maybe Colombia establishes client states in these countries if they gain the areas bordering them?
Venezuela. Similar to Costa Rica, perhaps their border dispute leads to war and the Colombian claims are recognized. Not much land can be taken this way, but it's a route.
Ecuador. The situation with Ecuador's borders was a shit show. Perhaps Colombia can either take more land or even establish a client state in the country. I don't really have any ideas for this one.
Brazil. Colombia doesn't sell their inner Amazon holdings, end of story.
Colonies? This is the least likely, but maybe the more powerful Colombia we're building might go after a prestige colony in the Pacific or [even less likely] Africa?
If anyone has any other ideas or responses to the above, that would be extremely helpful