Florida

The Republic of Florida is a nation in North America bordering the Free Tribes to the north.

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### Ideology

Partido Socialdemócrata FloridanoSocial Democracy

### History

#### Threats from outside (1850-1861)

Florida didn't gain its independence like the other Hispanoamerican countries. Florida's date of independence was actually closer to Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Bajamar. After an uprising that was lost .Mexico took notice as 15 Mexican civilians were stuck in Florida at the time and were incidentally held hostage. The Mexican government told the Spanish that if they didn't free the civilians, Mexico would have to use force. Spain doubled down. In response, 4 battleships were deployed and after showing how much they had grown, Spain conceded. In the treaty, the citizens were let go, compensated, and Spain was forced to retreat from Florida. The republic was born.

#### Investments and Construction (1861-1880)

After Florida gained independence, the nation immediately gained support and guarantees from Mexico and the Free Tribes. Businessmen from other parts of the continent, seeing opportunity in the new nations. Investing into the modernization of cities like Miami and Santa Augustina. The nation recieved massive amounts of aid. Eventually, Guillermo Boxham, a Anglo-Floridian was elected president and decided to move on to an economic approach that would involved foreigners.

#### Tourism Boom (1880-1910)

During the 6 years that Boxham ruled he expanded a state-owned tourism to gain money that he'd somewhat put back to the people. However, most of it would go back to the elite. This would culminate to Boxham being assasinated by an anarchist in 1910.

#### Rise of the Social Revolutionary People's Front (1910-1913)

After Boxham's assasination, Florida fell into chaos. The Social Revolutionary People's Front, led by several anarchists and socialists would take the Capitol Building during the Santa Augustina Riots and Shootouts. The old Floridan Federation was dethroned, the Floridan Republic was born. A semi-civil war would begin with Bourgeouis Paramilitaries fighting against the People's Vanguard.

#### The Rise of Rodríguez (1913)

Víctor Dagoberto Rodríguez rose to power with the help of the SRPF. He began doing actual good to the people of Florida. Lowering the work week to four days, improving social welfare, and removing hundreds of national populists from the echelons of power. Ever since the standard of living has only increased.

#### Current Situation (1929)

Our nation is a beacon of hope that shines over all of the world, people from all over want to visit our great nation, from Canada to China, France and Germany. With the people being the priority, and with everyone being equal. The Floridan Sun shines over all of the World!

### Standings

The Floridian Republic has only 3 parties, so the wings of each party will be included too.

The Social Revolutionary People's Front is the main party and the current governing. It holds 72% of the popular vote and its ideology is Democratic Socialism

1. The 'Liberales´ Faction is the Social Democrat wing and the one that won the candidacy in 1927. It is led by Victor Dagoberto Rodríguez.
2. The 'Villistas' Faction is the Agrarian Socialist wing of the party. It is sympathetic towards the people outside Havana and wants to help the peasants in the countryside. It's led by Juan Marinello.
3. The 'Radicales' Faction is the Communist/Parisian Socialist sector of the party. It's led by Antonio Guiterres Holmes.

The National Progressive Party is the runner-up in recent elections and is a social liberal party. It has 28% of the popular vote.

1. The Elicierists is the radical democratic sect of the party. They are led by Elicier Saénz.
2. The Orellanists are the conservatives in the party. They are led by Ibai Orellana.

The National Party for Floridian Salvation is the national populist party. They hold 10% of the vote and want to establish a Carribean Empire.