Scenarios about 'United Provinces of Central America'

The United Provinces of Central America was a federal republic that existed from 1823 to 1841, formed by the present-day nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica after independence from Spain and briefly Mexico. This short-lived federation attempted to unite the region under liberal democratic principles but ultimately collapsed due to regional rivalries, conservative-liberal conflicts, and economic challenges. In alternate history scenarios, the successful continuation of this federation represents a significant point of divergence for Central American development and geopolitical influence.