Álvaro Serrano Paek

Don Álvaro Serrano Paek
Official portrait 2022
President of the Serenacy of Carinansia
In office 25 June 2021 – 24 June 2029
Vice President	Ah-Wink-Ir-Masa Tafalla (2021-2025) Irene Águila Carrasco (2025-2029)
Preceded by	Xiutecuhtli Cárintecatl
Succeeded by	Fabian Xandinho Carrasco
Governor of Tlanukoy
In office 12 April 2016 – 12 April 2021
Lieutenant	Ivan Rubio
Preceded by	Jorge Batista Zanetti
Succeeded by	Hilda Brito
Senator of Mangulak
In office 1 January 2012 – 1 January 2016
Preceded by	Matteo Silveira
Succeeded by	Elis Vidal
Mangulak State Senator
In office 22 February 2010 – 29 February 2011
Personal details
Born	(1970-07-13)July 13, 1970 Reydacay, Mangulak
Died	April 13, 2031(2031-04-13) (aged 60) Ixtapulco, Mangulak
Citizenship	Carinansian Kangsuan (surrendered in 2020)
Political party	Partido de la Revolucion Carinansiana
Spouse	Yatzil Serrano (m. 1994)
Children	María Serrano Javier Serrano Pauk'Ar Serrano
Parents	Henriques Serrano Macedo (father) Yong-Hui Serrano Paek (mother)
Alma mater	Alhawa Military School (B.S.)
Military service
Allegiance	Carinansia
Branch/service	Army
Years of service	1994-2009
Rank	Colonel
Unit	13th Mountain Regiment
Battles/wars	1999 Tertana Border Incident 2005 Battle of Guajeres 2005 Battle of Venaras
Awards	Order of the Liberator General Cárintecatl

Álvaro Serrano Paek (13 July 1970 – 13 April 2031), known simply as Serrano Paek, or "the Reformer", was the 2nd Carinansian president who served from 25 June 2021 until 24 June 2029. He was the first president to be elected via internationally-certified free and fair elections, and the first of Kangsuan descent. An accomplished major in the Armed Forces, he fought in the 2005 Valoran Border War, leading the 13th Mountain Regiment to victory at the Battle of Guajeres for which he would receive the Order of the Liberator General Cárintecatl.

After the end of the War, he retired as one of the country's foremost experts on mountain combat and logistics, entering a career in politics in 2010 after successfully being elected as a State Senator in Mangulak, becoming a Senator in the National Congress in 2012, and Governor of Tlanukoy in 2016., remaining in the position until President Cárintecatl personally nominated him to replace him as the PRC frontrunner in the 2021 presidential elections, winning with 54.7% of the popular vote and being especially popular amongst the La Plata states. As president of the Serenacy, he enacted extensive economic reform to revitalise the country's economy, leading to the beginning of the 30-year-long Carinansian economic miracle which led to the country becoming the most productive economy in the world, and saw a massive rise in the standards of living.

During his presidency, he again oversaw the outbreak of hostilities with Valora via the 2024 Vascara War, which led to extensive damage in the North but ultimately led to the Carinansian military occupying the entirety of Valora and later annexing it under the presidency of Xandinho Carrasco. He left office with approval ratings of over 70%, praised internationally for efficiently managing the country in his two terms in office. He left office in 2029, citing health reasons and a desire for diverse leadership, immediately withdrawing into private life.

His final two years were spent reserved in the secluded island of Buenaventura off the coast of Mangulak, dying from a brain aneurysm in 2031. His will outlined his wishes to be buried in a private funeral and among those lost in the Vascara War, but his death was marked with a nationwide period of mourning and a military parade through Tlajoyotl in his honour. Decades later, he is still remembered very favourably and is seen as one of the country's three national heroes, his administration remaining clean of any indictments and criminal allegations.

Early Life and career

Álvaro Enrique Serrano Paek was born on July 13, 1970, in the Parlopolis General Hospital in Reydacay, Mangulak, to an Amalges father, and a Kangsuan-Guerian mother. His father, Henriques Serrano Macedo, was a labourer at the Itabaia Industrial Facility for NTS S.A. His mother was a nurse for the National Medical Service from its inception in 1969. They met in late 1966 in Reydacay, his father having recently left Oligi, and his mother having sought asylum in the country in January as a political dissident in Monteguerias.

Shortly after his birth, his father co-founded Serrano y Pomar, S.A., an industrial production company. Using a small loan as well as his accumulated life savings, he purchased a small factory in Anteropolis district. In 1996, it became the largest industrial corporation in the city.

From an early age, he received education from his father regarding industry, seeking to involve him in the business. In 1989, he received a military scholarship to attend Alhawa Military University, for his exemplary physical and written scores. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science, he registered in the Serene Armed Forces as an officer cadet. After a further year of training, he became a Junior Lieutenant in the 7th All-Cárinansian Infantry Battalion, being deployed to guard the border with Valorá. After years of no incidents, he received direct orders from Col. Atenas to deal with Valorán bandits, and briefly occupied the Tertana Complex in the Republic with the 13th Mountain Infantry Company. While returning to the Serenacy, the 3rd Vascara Division of Valorá confronted the unit of 250 soldiers. After communicating the purpose of entry and intent to leave, a standoff between the two began. After dark, they quickly escaped through the narrow San Jucambe Mountain Pass back to the country. A diplomatic incident emerged, and Serrano was brought before a court-martial, but ultimately exonerated of any wrongdoing.

After this took place, he was transferred to the Platencia border. Over the next 4 years, he became a Major and he was given command of the 11th Mountain Armoured Cavalry Squadron. In the 2005 Valorá Border War, he led the encirclement operation at the Battle of Guajeres, ultimately leading to the surrender of 20 thousand Valorán soldiers.

For his military service, he received the Order of the Liberator General Cárintecatl in 2007 after the conclusion of the war. He received an honourable discharge in 2009, living in Tulancan when he was elected State Senator the following year. He remained in the position for only two years, as in 2012 he was elected to the National Congress representing Mangulak. At the end of his term, he moved to Penbaro, Tlanukoy, declaring himself a candidate for Governor. Despite joining the campaign race so late, he won in a second special election with 50.8% of the vote. He introduced clean drinking water, while beginning an extensive anti-corruption program, which he would later replicate during his presidency. During his five year term, he faced no political scandals.

While President, he quickly began several military buildup schemes to combat the growing Valorán threat following the 2019 coup.