WI: Portugal does not sell Flores

In 1851, the Portuguese Governor of Timor, José Joaquim Lopes de Lima, sold Flores to the Netherlands for a large sum of money. Although he was not allowed to do so, his sale was confirmed not long after.

Flores, as evidenced by its name which is Portuguese in origin, has much evidence of Portuguese culture, brought by Catholic missionaries. It seems natural to include it in a "Portuguese East Indies" realm.

So what happens with Portugal's colonial empire in the East Indies? How much of a change does Flores remaining Portuguese have on history? If decolonisation still happens, does Flores gain independence alongside (East) Timor as one nation, or does East Timor and Flores separate?

For reference, this is Portugal's sphere of influence in the East Indies.
 
In 1851, the Portuguese Governor of Timor, José Joaquim Lopes de Lima, sold Flores to the Netherlands for a large sum of money. Although he was not allowed to do so, his sale was confirmed not long after.

Flores, as evidenced by its name which is Portuguese in origin, has much evidence of Portuguese culture, brought by Catholic missionaries. It seems natural to include it in a "Portuguese East Indies" realm.

So what happens with Portugal's colonial empire in the East Indies? How much of a change does Flores remaining Portuguese have on history? If decolonisation still happens, does Flores gain independence alongside (East) Timor as one nation, or does East Timor and Flores separate?

For reference, this is Portugal's sphere of influence in the East Indies.

Assuming Lima does not sell it, perhaps by keeping Flores Islands longer, the Portuguese take an interest to unclaimed parts of Insular SEA? I'm not that knowledgeable on the Portuguese Empire but I have always wondered if they could have expanded in region considering Portugal presence in the region until decolonization. On Geachron, the year of 1851 still islands closer to Flores and Timor still in white.
 
Assuming Lima does not sell it, perhaps by keeping Flores Islands longer, the Portuguese take an interest to unclaimed parts of Insular SEA? I'm not that knowledgeable on the Portuguese Empire but I have always wondered if they could have expanded in region considering Portugal presence in the region until decolonization. On Geachron, the year of 1851 still islands closer to Flores and Timor still in white.

I believe those were controlled by indigenous states that would later be conquered by the Dutch. For Portugal with its limited resources in the mid-19th century, it could be pretty pricey to bring them under control. Probably more questionable than the Pink Map plan in Africa.
 
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