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Fructuoso Rivera (b. ca. 1784; d. 13 January 1854), president of Uruguay (1830–1835 and 1839–1843), around whom the Colorado Party, one of the two traditional parties in the country, was formed.

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When the movement for independence began in 1810, he joined immediately and soon became one of José Gervasio Artigas's most trusted lieutenants, supporting him against the attempts of Buenos Aires to control the region. Rivera played a key role in the fight against Portuguese domination (1816–1820), holding out until March 1820, when he was defeated.

As a result of his defeat, he came to terms with the Portuguese invaders and signed the charter of incorporation of Uruguay into the United Kingdom of Portugal and Brazil. In 1822, as a result of Brazil's declaration of independence, Rivera joined the Brazilians against the Portuguese in Uruguay.

The Brazilian emperor, Dom Pedro I, promoted him to brigadier general, and in 1824 he was named commander of all