Episode 2 of 2

Reoccupation and Siege

When
December 1824 – February 1825
Where
Lima
Part of
Simón Bolívar proclaimed dictator of Peru

Bolívar reoccupied Lima in December 1824 and began a long siege of Callao, extending his dictatorship in 1825.

Bolívar reoccupied Lima on 5 December 1824. Shortly after, he began a siege of Callao that lasted until January 1826. The Peruvian congress extended his dictatorship for another year on 10 February 1825, despite his attempt to resign in early 1825.

Sources

  1. Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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