For this purpose they supported Fructuoso Rivera and helped him to defeat Oribe, who was on good terms with Rosas. On October 24, 1838, Oribe resigned and fled to Buenos Aires, and Rivera assumed power.
To achieve their aim, they supported Fructuoso Rivera and helped him defeat Oribe, who enjoyed good relations with Rosas. As a result, Oribe resigned on October 24, 1838, and Rivera took control.