General Payán intervened in the Colombian Civil War of 1876 to defend the government of Aquileo Parra. At the battle of Los Chancos, he was taken prisoner by the conservative forces.
During the conflict known as the Colombian Civil War of 1876, General Payán intervened to uphold the authority of Aquileo Parra's government. In the battle at Los Chancos, he was captured by the conservative forces.