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Proclamation of Dictatorship
- When
- 10 February 1824
- Where
- Lima
The Peruvian congress named Bolívar dictator on 10 February 1824, following political betrayals and military losses in Lima and Callao.
After Riva Agüero's exile and Tagle's defection to the Royalists, which resulted in the temporary loss of Lima, the Peruvian congress granted Bolívar dictatorial powers. This decision was made to consolidate authority during a critical phase of the independence war, despite Bolívar being ill at the time.
Sources
- Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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