Gervasio Antonio de Posadas was appointed as the Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata in response to the urgent need for strong leadership during a period marked by significant turmoil and division among the provinces. This appointment occurred in the broader context of the Latin American wars of independence, where the territories were seeking refuge from Spanish colonial powers. Posadas's leadership was sought as revolutionary leaders believed that a singular vision was necessary to unite the provinces that had formed a degree of autonomy from Spain. He was tasked with the formidable challenge of consolidating power and stabilizing the government. His role became pivotal in steering the United Provinces through a tumultuous phase riddled with external threats from both royalist factions and foreign interventions, as well as deep-seated divisions among local factions competing for power. Posadas first established the position of Supreme Director to forge a more coherent governmental structure, with the aim of creating effective policies that would unify the various provinces.