Guayaquil gained independence from Spain as Ecuador rebelled against Spanish colonial authorities, while Brian Romero was set to succeed Jessica González-Rojas in Assembly.

The entities involved

• Spain →

  country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa

  • A heat dome is affecting Spain, Italy, and the UK, prompting weather warnings across Europe.Mon 17:01
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Ecuador →

  sovereign state in South America

  • U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.Mon 12:32
  • Ben Saul called Pacific strikes unlawful as drug war unfolds in Pacific waters near Ecuador.Mon 12:32
• Guayaquil →

  city of Ecuador

  • An attack occurred at the international airport entrance in Guayaquil, Ecuador, as part of a surge in gang violence.Mon 08:28
  • Guayaquil, a main commercial port in Ecuador, is situated between drug producing countries.Fri 15:36
• Jessica González-Rojas →

  American politician, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru are noted for their recent security partnerships and electoral developments.Sep 8
• Ecuador historically used legislature to remove a leader.Jun 14
• A crime boss was targeted in Guayaquil, which is located in Ecuador.Jun 18
• Bilateral talks are underway between Ecuador and Panama to address trade and security issues, with Guayaquil serving as a key location.Sep 2
• Colombia joins a U.S.-led coalition, with Ecuador participating in joint operations.Sep 11