Chapter 3

In the fictional South American country of Montesoro, a brutal dictatorship has reigned for decades. Julián Reyes, born into poverty, rose through the military ranks and seized power in a 1960 coup, establishing a regime marked by , oppression, and a cult of personality. During a routine inspection of a military outpost, he was assassinated by communist guerillas. Now, Isabella struggles with both her father’s legacy and the future of Montesoro, as the country remains a land of deep divides, political tension, and fear under authoritarian rule. Will she sacrifice anything to garner enough power and fulfil her vision of Montesoro? Or will she become a powerless puppet as the country tears itself apart?