In the heart of Bogotá, the capital of the Gran Colombia Republic, the Grand Council convened in an ornately decorated chamber. The high ceilings and intricate wood carvings were meant to project power and authority, but today, the room was filled with unease. The news that Amerathia had entered Panama and backed its independence had reached the capital. The atmosphere was tense as council members whispered among themselves, their voices echoing off the polished walls.
At the head of the room sat President Mariano Velásquez, an aging but sharp-eyed man known for his calculated demeanor. His gray hair was slicked back, and his fingers drummed on the armrest of his chair as he listened to his ministers and generals debate the issue.
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