Matthew Hesh sat in his office, the morning sunlight filtering through the large windows. The air was cool, but the weight of recent news warmed his thoughts. A copy of the treaty with Gran Colombia lay on his desk. He had read it multiple times, the details etched into his mind. The independence of Panama was a key win, but the true prize lay elsewhere—territorial acquisitions in what was once the northern part of Gran Colombia.
Matthew leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. This region, rich in untapped resources, included vast oil reserves. In his previous life, he had read about Venezuela being one of the largest producers of oil in the world. Now, that same opportunity was before him in this alternate world. With Amerathia controlling the region, there was no competition for these resources.
