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Open Cabildo Decision

When
22 May 1810
Where
Cabildo of Buenos Aires
Part of
May Revolution: Buenos Aires expels Viceroy Cisneros and establishes the Primera Junta

On 22 May 1810, the open cabildo decided to end Cisneros' mandate and establish a government junta, rejecting his attempt to remain president.

The meeting was pressured by militias and crowds at the Plaza Mayor. The assembly demanded the removal of Cisneros, who had tried to retain power by proposing himself as president of the new government. His resignation was accepted, leading to the appointment of the Primera Junta.

Sources

  1. May Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-06
  2. Primera Junta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  3. Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-04

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