In 1826 they considered separating from Peru, but instead lead the movement to overthrow the government of José de La Mar with de la Fuente being named Vice President of Peru and taking the position of the President of the Republic until the General Agustín Gamarra succeeded him.
In 1826, they contemplated separating from Peru but opted for a different strategy: overthrowing José de La Mar's administration. De la Fuente became Peru's Vice President and temporarily held the presidency position before being succeeded by General Agustín Gamarra.