On April 9, 1816 he announced an amnesty. According to his account the Spaniards executed 7,000 patriots in the viceroyalty during the reconquest. On April 16, 1816 he was promoted to viceroy.
He declared a pardon on April 9, 1816, as per his own testimony. The Spaniards executed 7,000 patriots in the viceroyalty during the reconquest, according to his account. He was then elevated to the position of viceroy on April 16, 1816.