Colombia–Ecuador relations Colombia–Ecuador relations Colombia–Ecuador relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the neighboring Republic of Colombia and Republic of Ecuador. The present territory of both countries was part of the Spanish Empire from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. After the wars for independence against the Spain led by Simón Bolívar, Ecuador, Colombia (then called New Granada), and Venezuela became part of the Republic of Gran Colombia in 1819. Gran Colombia struggled to hold itself together as a country, and after intense civil conflicts between political factions, the union fell apart in 1830. Present-day Colombia and Ecuador trace back established official diplomatic
Equestrian of Simón Bolívar his head. In that hand he wields his sword, holding it upwards. He wears a military uniform with great detail, including the gold medal that was once George Washington's. The sculpture sits on a base made of granite or marble (142 in. x 72 in. x 184 in., 8 tons). The sculpture is signed: Felix W. de Weldon / Arch. Faulkner, Kingsbury & Stenhouse The front of the base is inscribed with: SIMON BOLIVAR THE LIBERATOR BORN JULY 24 1783 CARACAS VENEZUELA DIED DECEMBER 17 1830 SANTA MARTA COLOMBIA The east side of the base is inscribed with: THE REPUBLIC