To the People of Luisiana del Sur and to the World:
Whereas the so‑called “Louisiana Purchase” of 1803 was a trebly illegal act – violating the 1800 Treaty of San Ildefonso, exceeding the constitutional authority of the United States President, and abrogating the sovereign rights of Spain and the Creole people – the legitimate Spanish Cabildo of New Orleans was never lawfully dissolved.
Therefore, We, the Restored Illustrious Provisional Cabildo of Luisiana del Sur, acting as the lawful successor to the Spanish colonial government, do hereby proclaim the restoration of our legitimate authority over the territory of the 27 parishes of Acadiana and Greater New Orleans. All acts of the Baton Rouge Cartel are null and void ab initio.
We notify His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain (and, as a matter of historical continuity, the legitimate Carlist claimant) that the province of Luisiana del Sur has been restored to its lawful status under the Spanish Crown. We respectfully request that the Crown send an attaché to observe the restoration process and liaise with our government.
Signed this 14th day of April, 2026,
M. Boudreaux, Regent‑Captain
Provisional Executive Officer of the Restored Cabildo
The United States’ claim to Louisiana is founded on a chain of title that is legally void. The 1800 Treaty of San Ildefonso between Spain and France stipulated that France would never “sell or alienate Louisiana to a third party.” Napoleon violated that promise in 1803, selling the territory to the United States without the consent of the Spanish Crown. Furthermore, President Jefferson himself admitted the transaction exceeded his constitutional authority. Under the doctrine of state continuity, an illegal occupation does not extinguish a legitimate government. The Spanish Cabildo – the Illustrious Cabildo of New Orleans – was never lawfully terminated; it continues to exist as a juridical person under international law.
The Restored Cabildo derives its authority from this continuity, from the direct democratic mandate of the Cabildo Abierto (digital election), and from the inherent sovereignty of the Creole people of Luisiana del Sur.
Read the Full Memoranda →The historic cabildo abierto (open council) was an emergency assembly of citizens to deliberate on public policy and, when necessary, to appoint a new government. Following this tradition, the Restored Cabildo will convene a digital Cabildo Abierto to elect a 60‑delegate assembly. This assembly will serve as the legislative body of the provisional government, draft a state constitution, and elect the Regency Council.
Election date to be announced within 30 days of this proclamation.
The Bon Couzan List is a plurinational, Catholic, decolonial slate committed to the restoration of the Creole State under the Spanish Crown. Its platform includes:
The Bon Couzan List will field a full slate of 60 candidates for the Cabildo Abierto. Its members are the “good cousins” who will anchor the restoration.
Read the Full Platform →By decree of the Regent‑Captain, the Restored Cabildo has officially notified His Majesty King Felipe VI (and, as a matter of dynastic law, the Carlist pretender) of the restoration of the province of Luisiana del Sur. The Cabildo requests that the Crown send an attaché to observe the electoral process and to serve as a diplomatic liaison. The Crown’s silence will be interpreted as tacit acquiescence, permitting the provisional government to continue its work.
A copy of the official notice is available in the Legal Archive.