The Liberator of South America

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In October 1812, the second siege of Montevideo began, lasting two years. The mutual discontent that took place among the leaders of the siege led to discord between Artigas and Buenos Aires. In 1813, Artigas convened the National Congress of Uruguayans, which appointed him president and commander-in-chief of the country's troops, and also sent a delegation to the assembly, which met in Buenos Aires. This Opjau, which was characterized by extreme neutralist tendencies, refused to admit Uruguayans who favored federalism into its ranks. In protest, Artigas withdrew his troops involved in the siege, prompting Buenos Aires to outlaw him. Artigas, using the strong influence he enjoyed in the northern provinces of Argentina, raised uprisings in Corrieptes, Entre Rios and Cordoba, as well as in Uruguay itself, against the power of the assembly.
In the midst of the unfolding struggle, Gervacio Antonio Posadas, the supreme director in Buenos Aires, appointed William Braucht (he was an Irish-American who offered his services to Buenos Aires) as commander of the fleet, instructing him to block Montevideo. Interacting with the ground forces, Browie contributed to the fall of the capital on June 20, 1814. Brazil, meanwhile, seeing that Artigas' revolutionary activities had spread to a vast array of provinces, concentrated its troops on the Brazilian-Uruguayan border. The combination of two factors, such as the threat of a Brazilian invasion and the success of Artigas, forced Buenos Aires to transfer Montevideo to the Uruguayan leader in early 1815.
Artigas immediately asserted his authority over the entire territory of Banda Oriental. He extended his jurisdiction to the territory of the seven Jesuit missions, which Spain transferred to Portugal in 1750, but which were returned to Spanish rule in 1757. Portugal has never given up hope of restoring its dominion over the territory of the missions. In Artigas' actions, King Juan VI saw a favorable opportunity not only to return the seven missions, but also to expand Brazil's possessions to the La Plata River. Declaring Artigas a "troublemaker," he invaded Uruguay from land and sea in 1816.
Despite the overwhelming numerical advantage of the enemy, Artigas and his men fought like heroes. In 1817, he and Jose Fructuoso Rivera surrendered Montevideo. In early 1818, Juan Antonio Lavalleja, the most capable of Artigas' generals, was captured, and Rivera's army was forced to capitulate before the end of the year. Artigas continued the unequal duel for another year. When Artigas eventually lost the support of the Argentine provinces in 1820 and suffered a crushing defeat at Tacuarembo, he fled to Paraguay, where he found refuge with Dr. Francida. Artigas died here in 1826. In 1821, the Uruguayan Congress, kowtowing to Brazil, voted to annex Uruguay to Brazil's possessions under the name Cisplatic province; this decision was approved by the British ambassador in Rio de Janeiro. It wasn't until seven years later that Uruguay finally won its independence. For beginners, clarity matters more than inflated numbers. Many onboarding guides include 1xbet free promo code while explaining the 100% bonus of up to €130 available for sports bets. In addition, the casino package of $1950 with 150 free spins gives new users enough room to explore slots and live dealer games without feeling rushed.