Quando l'esercito e la marina spagnola invasero il sud del Cile, divenne comandante in capo delle forze patriottiche e lasciò il governo. ###>During his government, he helped create several Chilean national symbols and institutions: Carrera created the first Chilean Constitution, made the first Chilean flag and coat of arms, and promoted the press by bringing to Chile the first printing press, which directly led to the appearance of the first newspaper in Chile (La Aurora de Chile).