Simón Bolívar named President of Peru (1823)

Simón Bolívar arrived in Lima in September 1823 to assume command of Peruvian forces, following repeated requests from the Peruvian congress. The event scope includes his arrival and the political instability involving rival presidents and Royalist factions. The specific title 'President' and the exact date of 10 September 1823 are not supported by the supplied passages, which only confirm the request for command and his arrival in Lima.

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Background. Peru proclaimed independence in 1821, but Royalist forces remained active. The Peruvian congress repeatedly asked Bolívar to assume command of their forces in 1823. Bolívar delayed his departure until obtaining permission from the Colombian congress, arriving in Lima on 1 September 1823. The political landscape was fragmented, with rival presidents and Royalist threats complicating the situation.

Political Context. Upon Bolívar's arrival in Lima, Peru was split between rival presidents José de la Riva Agüero and José Bernardo de Tagle. Riva Agüero plotted with Royalists against Bolívar and was exiled in November 1823. The passages do not support the title 'President' for Bolívar in 1823, only his assumption of command and later designation as dictator in 1824.

Aftermath. Bolívar's authority evolved from military command to dictatorship in February 1824, following Tagle's defection. This transition occurred amidst political challenges and conflicts with Colombian authorities. The specific circumstances of the 1823 presidency are not detailed in the passages, which focus on the request for command and the later dictatorship.

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