Editing Peru–Bolivian Confederation (section)

===Prelude===
Two constituent congresses were established in each of the three founding states of the confederation, in the cities of [[Huaura]] (North Peru), [[Sicuani]] (South-Peru) and {{ill|Tapacarí|es}} (Bolivia). Immediately, the representatives of the three states promised to celebrate the union pact of the Peru–Bolivian Confederation as soon as possible.

The [[Sicuani Assembly]] was established on March 16, 1836, and closed on March 22. It featured representatives from [[Ayacucho Department|Ayacucho]], [[Arequipa Department|Arequipa]], [[Cuzco Department|Cuzco]], [[Puno Department|Puno]] and [[Tacna Department|Tacna]].{{sfn|Tamayo|1985|page=253}} On April 10, Orbegoso recognized [[South Peru]] as an independent state through a decree, and a Supreme Court was installed in [[Cuzco]] on August 24. The assembly also created the country's flag and currency. Fines were put in place to prevent the [[Flag of Peru|(now North) Peruvian flag]] from being flown.{{sfn|Basadre|2014|page=118}}

The [[Huaura Assembly]] lasted from August 3 to 24, 1836, and featured representatives from [[Department of La Libertad|La Libertad]], [[Lima Department|Lima]], [[Department of Huaylas|Huaylas]], [[Department of Amazonas, Peru|Maynas]] and [[Department of Junín|Junín]].{{sfn|Tamayo|1985|page=253}} On August 11, [[North Peru]] was officially established through the promulgation of its constitution by the then President Orbegoso, naming Santa Cruz—who triumphantly entered [[Lima]] on August 15—as the Supreme Protector of the state. Orbegoso also presented his resignation, but it was not approved by the assembly, who named him provisional president. The assembly also established the new territorial divisions of the country.{{sfn|Basadre|2014|page=119}} Unlike its new southern neighbour, North Peru maintained the national symbols of its predecessor.{{sfn|Basadre|2014|page=119–121}}

In the case of Bolivia, a special session of the {{ill|Tapacarí Congress|es|Congreso de Tapacarí}} had previously been held on June 21, 1836, which authorized Santa Cruz to complete the confederation project to which Bolivia had already adhered with the Law of July 22, 1835. Around that time, Santa Cruz received the diploma and insignia of Grand Officer of the [[Legion of Honour]], with which the [[King of France]] honored him. He also received a communication from [[Pope Gregory XVI]] and a rosary with his medal, blessed by the Pope himself.{{sfn|Basadre|2014|page=121}}