After Pizarro's death, El Mozo was named governor by the conspirators but this failed to be accepted and he fled to Cuzco with his supporters. He was eventually defeated and captured on September 16, 1542 in the Battle of Chupas, and executed at the city square after a brief trial.
Following Pizarro's death, El Mozo became governor by the conspirators but this appointment was rejected, prompting him to flee to Cuzco with his followers. He was eventually defeated and captured during the Battle of Chupas on September 16, 1542, and executed in the city square after a short trial.