The garrison of Potosí rebelled January 1, 1821 and Maroto marched against them, defeating the insurgents and taking the city. Nonetheless, on the arrival of General Pedro Antonio Olañeta, who as deputy of the viceroy exercised his authority throughout Alto Perú, he was ordered to return to Charcas.
The garrison of Potosí rebelled in January 1821, but Maroto defeated them and took control of the city. However, upon the arrival of General Pedro Antonio Olañeta, who acted as deputy of the viceroy and exercised his authority over Alto Perú, he was ordered to return to Charcas.