He remained in exile until January 1, 1849, when then President Mosquera gave amnesty to all those who committed political crimes. Obando returned to New Granada on March 13 of that same year and asked Mosquera to open a trial for him to be judged for his alleged involvement in the death of Sucre.
He remained in hiding until January 1, 1849, when President Mosquera pardoned all those accused of political wrongdoing. Obando returned to New Granada on March 13, 1849, and asked Mosquera to hold a trial for him, alleging his involvement in Sucre's demise.