On April 9, 1816 he announced an amnesty. According to his account the Spaniards executed 7,000 patriots in the viceroyalty during the reconquest. On April 16, 1816 he was promoted to viceroy.
He issued an amnesty on April 9, 1816, as stated by himself. The Spaniards carried out the executions of 7,000 patriots in the viceroyalty during the reconquest, according to his own narrative. He was then raised to the position of viceroy on April 16, 1816.