Hearing of their arrest, José Matías Delgado led a movement against Barriere and the Consultive Junta declared Delgado as El Salvador's political chief. Barriere released the prisoners and was replaced by Delgado on 28 November 1821.
José Matías Delgado started an opposition movement after learning of their arrest. The Consultative Junta named Delgado as El Salvador’s political chief. Barriere freed the captives on November 28, 1821, and was subsequently replaced by Delgado.