Together with his nephew Manuel José Arce he was among those who issued the first Cry for Independence in Central America, on 5 November 1811 in San Salvador. On this date he is said to have rung the bells of the Church of La Merced, as a public cry for liberty.
Along with his nephew Manuel José Arce, he was among those who issued the first Cry for Independence in Central America on November 5, 1811 in San Salvador. It is reported that on this day, he rang the bells of the Church of La Merced to call for liberty.