Monagas, 1853 (Greater Colombia)
From Alternative History
| President: | José Tadeo Monagas |
| Vice-president: | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Period: | |
| Oficial | 1853-1859 |
| Served | 1853-1853 |
| Previous period: | Lopez, 1849 |
| Next period: | Melo, 1853 |
| Notes: | Monagas was deposed after a civil war lead by José María Melo |
Monagas is elected president in April, 1853. Mosquera is elected again as vice-president.
Before Monagas assumes as President, a rebellion of craftsmen led by General Melo raises. Soon they take control of several cities including Bogotá. Melo has several regular troops under his control, as well as an army of craftsmen. Being the de facto ruler, Melo proclaims himself as president. In June, the main body of the Army and the Parliament, under pressure, ratify the presidency of Melo.
