 Ponce was detained in Hispaniola until May 31, 1526 for repairs to his ship, arriving in Mexico City in June, He presented himself to the ayuntamiento (city government) on July 5, 1526.He carried with him the decree from Toledo dated November 4, 1525 granting him the powers, and Cortés stepped aside to honor the royal decree.Ponce de León left all the officials of the ayuntamiento in their positions.