How did the patriot government in Chile change trade restrictions between 1810 and 1813?

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Between 1810 and 1813, the patriot government in Chile took steps to relax existing trade restrictions. This period, often referred to as la patria vieja ("the old fatherland"), was characterized by a relatively peaceful course for the patriots, who were able to maintain their position without formal ties to the Viceroyalty of Lima. By easing these trade barriers, the government moved toward greater autonomy during the initial stages of the struggle for independence.12