Gran Colombia is a primary element that ultimately led to the establishment of Ecuador and aids in the better understanding of Ecuador International Relations. Gran Columbia was the name that was given to the federation that was developed between Ecuador, Venezuela and Columbia prior to the independence of the Republic of Ecuador
Evolution of Gran Columbia
It was in 1819 that the Republic of Gran Columbia was founded. Ecuador was initially a part of Gran Columbia. Gran Columbia was established by Simon Bolivar, it's first President, with the mission of uniting all the South American countries
Factors Responsible for the fall of Gran Columbia
However, Simon Bolivar desire to remain in the presidential position of Gran Columbia led to certain incidents that ultimately resulted in the disintegration of Gran Columbia. Such personal desire of Simon Bolivar was greatly disliked by the President of Peru, Jose de la Mar. All these led to a war between Gran Columbia and Peru that started in 1828.De La Mar and Agustin Gamarra captured Cuenca in 1829. However, later, General Agustin Gamarra led a coup against Jose de la Mar. This ultimately paved the way for the signing of the Peace Treaty. This was followed by the signing of Piura Armistice on 10th July, 1829, which formally recognized Guayaquil being annexed by Gran Columbia. Finally, the war between Peru and Gran Columbia ended on 22nd September 1829. The year 1830 saw the collapse of Gran Columbia.
With the end of Gran Columbia, Ecuador emerged as an independent and separate country on 13th May, 1830.
