In Tropico 3, the time is yesterday and the Cold War is in full swing. Through means devious and dubious, you have seized power in the Caribbean island country of Tropico, where you now rule as the all-powerful "El Presidente." You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere or lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.