He remained in exile until January 1, 1849, when then President Mosquera gave amnesty to all those who committed political crimes. Obando returned to New Granada on March 13 of that same year and asked Mosquera to open a trial for him to be judged for his alleged involvement in the death of Sucre.
He remained in exile until January 1, 1849, when President Mosquera granted pardon to all those implicated in political transgressions. Obando returned to New Granada on March 13 of the same year and petitioned Mosquera to conduct a trial for him, claiming his involvement in Sucre's passing.