The Spanish policy of defeating and enslaving the Chichimecas had been unsuccessful. Manrique, following the advice of Churchmen, implemented a new approach to the war. He removed many Spanish soldiers from the frontier as they were considered more a provocation than a remedy.
The Spanish strategy for dealing with the Chichimecas had been unsuccessful, leading Manrique to adopt a new approach. This involved removing Spanish soldiers from the frontier as they were seen as more of a problem than a solution.