Aztecia (Istastioner's Universe)

The Free Republic of Aztecia El Republica Libre de Aztecá
1860–1865
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Motto: La libertad está en ser dueños de nuestra vida
Anthem: Oh Aztecia ... Oh Aztecia
Capital	Tijuana
Common languages	Spanish (de facto)
Religion	82.3% Christianity 81% Catholicism ~1% Protestantism 0.3% Other Christian 10% No religion 8% Other
Demonym(s)	Aztec
Government	Unitary presidential constitutional republic
• 1860-1865	Provisional President, Gabriel Valencia
Historical era	Expansion & War (1833-1875)
• Established	September, 24 1860
• The Treaty of Mexico City	December, 24 1865
Area
1861	991,587 km2 (382,854 sq mi)
Population
• 1861	12,424,533
Currency	Aztecian Peso (₱) (de jure)
Today part of	Istastioner

The Free Republic of Aztecia ( El República Libre de Aztecá in Spanish) was a short-lived sovereign state in North America that existed from September, 24 1860, to December, 24 1865, that bordered Mexico, And Istastioner. Although it should noted that Aztecia was a Mexican Puppet/Buffer State against Istastioner. Aztecia was a unique geopolitical entity that emerged in the mid-19th century after Mexico ceded most of its northern territories, as well as all of its Gulf and Yucatan regions, to Istastioner. Instead of creating a new government in the region, Mexico maintained control over the area and established a buffer state between its core territories and Istastioner. The main aim of the Mexican-controlled buffer state was to protect Mexico's territorial integrity and prevent any potential military threats from Istastioner. However, its policies were heavily influenced by Mexican interests and it operated as a subservient entity to Mexico.

History

Founding

The Free Republic of Aztecia, was established as a means of protecting Mexico's territorial integrity and preventing any potential military threats from Istastioner. The new government was largely subservient to Mexico, and its policies were heavily influenced by Mexican interests. The creation of the Mexican-controlled Aztecia was met with mixed reactions from both Mexico and Istastioner. While Mexico saw it as a necessary measure to safeguard its sovereignty, Istastioner viewed it as a violation of its territorial ambitions in the region.

Second Mexican-Istastionerian War

In 1861, tensions between Istastioner and Mexico ultimately boiled over into the Second Mexican-Istastionerian War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. During the war Aztecia sided with Mexico after, Mexico refused to comply with Istastioner, the Aztec government began to mobilize troops and resources in preparation for a potential military conflict with IStastioner.

The Treaty of Mexico City

As part of the terms of surrender, Mexico was forced to dissolve the Mexican-controlled Aztecia, and the territory was annexed by Istastioner. Aztecia was incorporated into Istastioner as several new Provinces, and its government and policies were largely shaped by Istastionerian interests. The annexation of the former Aztecia was met with mixed reactions. Some saw it as a necessary measure to protect Istastionerian interests and ensure the stability of the region, while others viewed it as an act of aggression and imperialism.

Government

Aztecia was divided into several administrative regions, each governed by a regional administrator appointed by the Mexican government. These regional administrators were responsible for implementing policies and maintaining order within their respective regions, but they ultimately answered to the central government in Mexico City.

The political system of Aztecia was largely modeled after the Mexican political system, with a central executive branch and a bicameral legislative branch. The executive branch was headed by a "Provisional" President, who was appointed by the Mexican government and served as the highest authority in the Aztecia. The Provisional President was responsible for implementing policies and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government.

The legislative branch was composed of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Members of the Senate were appointed by the governor, while members of the House of Representatives were elected by the people. The legislative branch was responsible for creating and passing laws, but its powers were limited by the central government in Mexico City.

Despite the establishment of a government in Aztecia, the region remained heavily influenced by Mexico. Many decisions were made with the approval or at the direction of the Mexican government, and Aztecia's government often acted in the interests of Mexico rather than the people of the region.

Diplomatic Relations

Diplomatic Recognition

The Mexican-controlled Aztecia, established in the mid-19th century, had limited diplomatic relations with other nations. Due to its status as a buffer state controlled by Mexico, Aztecia was not recognized as an independent nation by many other countries. The Aztecia did establish diplomatic relations with some nations, primarily those with close ties to Mexico. It also engaged in limited foreign trade, primarily with Mexico, France and other Latin American nations.

Foreign trade

Despite these challenges, the Aztecia's government did attempt to promote foreign trade and investment. It established several trade agreements with Mexico and other Latin American nations, and attempted to attract foreign investment through various policies and incentives.

However, Aztecia's efforts to promote foreign trade and investment were ultimately hindered by its lack of recognition as an independent nation. Without official recognition, it was difficult for Aztecia to establish strong diplomatic relations with other nations or attract significant foreign investment.

The Secessionist States

The Free Republic of Aztecia was riddled with issue of the three Secessionist States who seeked to join Istastioner, There were Rio Grandia (Istastioner's Universe), Sonora (Istastioner's Universe), and the Yucatan (Istastioner's Universe). The Secessionist Issue was so bad that it's believed that over 50% of Aztecia was under the control of secessionist groups. This also meant that the Gov't of Aztecia had to Relay on Mexican Support & Passage through Mexican Lands which severed to further shatter the allusion that aztecia was a free state and not a mexican puppet state

The Legacy of Aztecia

Today, the legacy of Aztecia and its Istastionerian remains a contentious issue. While some argue that it paved the way for the economic and political development of the region, others see it as a symbol of Istastionerian domination and control over the area. Despite these differences of opinion, it is widely recognized as a key moment in the history of the region, and an important chapter in the ongoing struggle for sovereignty and self-determination in Latin America.