History of the Ecuadorian–Peruvian territorial dispute 1830 and began its separate existence with the adoption of a Constitution on September 23, 1830. According to this constitution, the Republic of Ecuador was composed of the provinces of Azuay, Guayas and Quito. These provinces later divided into the many provinces that exist today in Ecuador. The term Gran Colombia is used today to refer to the federation that was formed between the Republics of Ecuador, Colombia (with Panama) and Venezuela before 1830. However, "Gran Colombia" is an anachronistic term, as the country was simply referred to as "Colombia", which is clear, for example, by looking at original documentation
Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia August 1821, named "Alta Corte de Justicia" (High Court of Justice). In 1830, the Gran Colombia was dissolved and the Republic of New Granada was formed. As per the provisions of its Constitution of 29 February 1832, the "Corte Suprema de Justicia" (Supreme Court of Justice) was established. On 20 May 1853, it became the "Corte Suprema de la Nación" (Supreme Court of the Nation). In 1858, the Grenadine Confederation was founded. On adoption of its Constitution of 22 May 1858, the "Courte Suprema" (Supreme Court) became the body in charge of the administration of justice. In 1863, the Grenadine