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Republic of Guayaquil — The city of Guayaquil moved toward independence in as a result of growing local dismay over ever more burdensome imperial war taxes and the weakening of Spanish sea power on the Pacific coast. Guayaquil city leaders declared independence on 9 October, followed by a cabildo abierto to ratify the action. For Guayaquil several options but no clear consensus emerged: independence; joining Peru or Gran Colombia; or rejoining Spain.

Quito quickly joined Gran Colombia and pressured Guayaquil to do likewise, fearing that the latter might become independent or, worse, might join Peru. His liberation army entered Guayaquil in July , and he placed the city under his authority. Three thousand troops surrounded the city. Given the uncertain loyalties of the greatly outnumbered city militia, Olmedo saw no choice but capitulation.

Roger Davis's Ph. For an overview of the period, see Fredrick B. Dobronski Ojeda, Fernando, ed. Ecuador: s. Fragmentos de nuestra historia. Sierra Castro, Enrique. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. January 9, Retrieved January 09, from Encyclopedia.