In 1577, the Jesuits wished to transfer Valera and another priest, Father Barzana, to Potosí, but the Incas in Cuzco protested and his transfer was delayed until 1578 or 1579. In Potosí, he apparently founded a Name of Jesus confraternity.
In 1577, the Jesuits wanted to relocate Valera and another priest, Father Barzana, to Potosí, but Incas in Cuzco objected, causing their transfer to be postponed until 1578 or 1579. In Potosí, he reportedly established a confraternity dedicated to the Name of Jesus.