Administration of Francisco Valverde
 Francisco Valverde, 5th Federal Representative of Oportia | |
| In office | 24.VIII.1738 AN – Present |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Felicia Bellanger (GPO) |
| Preceded by | Galilea Montijo (LNM) |
| Party | Liberal Progressive Party of Oportia (LPP) |
The administration of Francisco Valverde began on 24.VIII.1738 AN, when Valverde was inaugurated as the 5th Federal Representative of Oportia following his victory in the 1738 general election. Valverde, leading the Green Progressive Alliance between the Liberal Progressive Party of Oportia (LPP) and the Green Party of Oportia (GPO), won with 55.61% of the vote. His administration marks a significant shift from the libertarian policies of his predecessor, Galilea Montijo, pursuing what Valverde terms a "New Balance" agenda focused on environmental protection, economic reform, and social welfare expansion.
First 100 Days
The Valverde administration's first hundred days marked an intense period of legislative and executive action that dramatically shifted Oportian policy away from the libertarian approach of the Montijo era. Valverde launched his "Green Revolution" agenda immediately upon taking office, signing the Environmental Protection and Mining Reform Act, 1738 in his first week. This landmark legislation established the Oportian Environmental Protection Agency, implemented progressive taxation on Alexandrium mining, and created strict environmental standards for mining operations.
The administration's response to the Recession of 1737 came through the Financial Stability and Consumer Protection Act, 1738, which strengthened banking regulations and created the Office of Consumer Financial Protection. This was followed by Executive Order 2738, establishing the Economic Recovery Task Force to coordinate anti-recession measures.
Defense and security reforms proved a key priority, with Valverde signing the Defense Modernization Act, 1738 that authorized 22 billion Oportian Mérite for military procurement from Natopia, Nouvelle Alexandrie, and Vegno. The Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 1738 established the National Cybersecurity Center and allocated substantial funding for defense-related research and development through the new Defense Technology Innovation Agency. These measures strengthened Oportia's military ties with its Concord Alliance partners while bolstering domestic defense capabilities.
In the energy sector, the Renewable Energy Investment Act, 1738 allocated 12 billion Oportian Mérite to renewable energy development, focusing on solar farms in the southeastern territories and wind power facilities along the coast. The administration simultaneously expanded social programs through the Oportian National Health System and introduced the Universal Child Care Act, 1738.
Valverde reorganized several government departments to align with his agenda, creating the Office of Environmental Justice and establishing the Council on Climate Change. By the hundredth day, his administration had passed four major pieces of legislation, issued twelve executive orders, and initiated reviews of over 200 Montijo-era regulations. This legislative blitz drew praise from environmental and progressive groups while facing strong opposition from the Liberty Now! Movement and business interests in the Federal Congress.
Cabinet Appointments
| Position | Officeholder | Political Party | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Representative of Oportia | Francisco Valverde | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Chancellor of Oportia | Felicia Belanger | GPO | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of State | Fatima Gaugin | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Finance and Economic Affairs | Laurent Dubois | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of National Defense | Philippe Leclerc | Independent | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Justice | Marie-Claire Rousseau | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources | Jacques Verdier | GPO | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | Sofia Laurent | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs | Henri Moreau | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services | Claire Dubois | LPP | 1738 AN - |
| Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Transportation | Marcelino Gonzalez | LPP | 1738 AN - |
