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After a 25-day journey across the Andes, the Army of the Andes successfully confronted royalist forces in the Battle of Chacabuco. Following the victory, they entered Santiago de Chile, where San Martín was unanimously elected Supreme Director. However, in accordance with his own resolve and instructions from Buenos Aires, he declined the position. After his refusal, O'Higgins was elected Supreme Director. Under Argentine officers, the Chilean

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