Bernardino Rivadavia

Rivadavia signed a treaty with the United Kingdom granting British merchants favorable trade terms and recognizing British claims. The treaty was criticized for favoring British economic interests over local development.

Rivadavia's government passed a law establishing a system of public primary education, creating schools in each province. The reform aimed to promote literacy and secular education, but was only partially implemented due to political instability.

Rivadavia became the first President of the United Provinces of the R

Facing defeat in the Cisplatine War and opposition from federalist caudillos, Rivadavia resigned the presidency. His resignation led to the dissolution of the central government and the return of provincial autonomy.