San Martín's army became the nucleus of the Army of the Andes, which received crucial political and material support in 1816 when Juan Martín de Pueyrredón became Supreme Director of the United Provinces.
Armata lui San Martín a devenit nucleul Armatei Anzilor, care a primit un sprijin politic și material hotărâtor în 1816, când Juan Martín de Pueyrredón a devenit Director Suprem al Provinciilor Unite.