Iberian holdings in Central America?

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CanisD

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Sunday, May 29th 2005, 12:20pm

Iberian holdings in Central America?

Its a little hard to see on the map, but does Iberia control Nicaragua and Panama? I'm still somewhat confused about the status of the Panama Canal. It seems that the US built it, but its jointly controlled with Iberia?

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Rooijen10

Mr. Valentines Day

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Sunday, May 29th 2005, 1:42pm

Iberia controls Guatemala, Berlize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Equador, Cuba, Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic) and San Juan (Puerto Rico) in Mid/South America.
There was talk about the Panama Canal being a joint US/Iberian project before the US became a player nation, but I am not sure how the situation is right now. Perhaps you will have to fight it out with the Iberians.

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Commodore Green

The Irish Legend

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Sunday, May 29th 2005, 8:16pm

Quoted

Originally posted by Rooijen10
Perhaps you will have to fight it out with the Iberians.

Are you plugging for the title " Son of The Scourge of the Pacific"???

CanisD, want to talk??

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CanisD

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Sunday, May 29th 2005, 8:53pm

Well, there are certainly forces within the US who are concerned about the status of the canal. Besides the Panama Canal and the proposed Nicaragua canal, apparently a third route is possible through the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico. It was rejected because of its length, over 120 miles, but it would be the flattest route across.

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thesmilingassassin

The Chosen One

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Sunday, May 29th 2005, 10:01pm

Another Canal? Sounds like a cool idea.

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Commodore Green

The Irish Legend

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 12:08am

would we then be treated to part 2 of the Mexican-American War?

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Swamphen

Mr. Dynamite

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 1:37am

Hmm...sounds veddy, veddy interestink...

...especially since there's currently a Mexican (ex-US) battleship under rebuild in New Orleans. :-)

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CanisD

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 1:56am

Considering the money Mexico might gain in tolls, etc..., I don't think they would oppose the idea.

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Ithekro

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 2:44am

You might encounter some local resistance....but you'll also create jobs in the southern part of Mexico.

This might change the future illegal immigration problem in the United States.

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CanisD

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 5:35am

Well, right now is a pretty tense time in Mexico. A rebellion against restrictions put on the Catholic church started in 1927 and lasted until 1929. That might delay plans. However, a peace treaty was negotiated by the US ambassador, so that might increase "good feelings".

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Rooijen10

Mr. Valentines Day

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Monday, May 30th 2005, 5:57pm

Quoted

You might encounter some local resistance....

Yes. Sometimes it is hard to relocate an entire village. People often do not wish to move...

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