In May of 1840, a group of Caucanos and Neo-Granadinos landowners, led by vice-president Obando, started a revolt against the government of Sucre and his policies. Including expansionism, the commercial agreements with Great Britain, and the reformist appearances. Some regiments of I exercise and private military services compose the forces of Obando but Páez, maintaining the control of most of the army, easily manages to contain the rebellion. Obando is demoted and the parliament chooses to Vicente Rocafuentes as the new vice-president.