'Patria Vieja') refers to a time period in the history of Chile occurring between the First Junta of the Government (September 18, 1810) and the Disaster of Rancagua (October 1, 1814).

In this period, Chilean measures were taken for the imprisonment of Fernando VII of Spain by Napoleon and this started the governmental organization of the Kingdom of Chile, which swore fidelity to Ferdinand VII.

[1] This period was characterized by the transformation from a movement of temporary autonomy to one of total independence.

During this time a Government Junta of Chile as well as a National Congress were organized to administer the country during the imprisonment of the king.

The Congress passed a law decreeing Liberty of the Womb, which stated that all children of slaves born on Chilean soil from that point onwards would be free.