Episode 2 of 2

Creation of the Free Province

When
11 November 1820
Where
Guayaquil
Part of
Guayaquil declares independence from Spain

Authorities in Guayaquil issued a decree creating the Free Province of Guayaquil on 11 November 1820.

Following the declaration of independence, the authorities in Guayaquil issued a decree establishing the Provincia Libre de Guayaquil, formalizing the province's political status after the initial revolt.

Sources

  1. Ecuadorian War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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