History of Ecuador (1830–1860) History of Ecuador (1830–1860) The history of the Republic of Ecuador from 1830 to 1860 begins with the collapse of the nation of Gran Colombia in 1830, followed by the assassination of Antonio José de Sucre and the death of Simón Bolívar from tuberculosis the same year. Heartbroken at the dissolution of Gran Colombia, Bolívar is quoted to have said shortly before his death, "America is ungovernable. Those who have served the revolution have plowed the sea." These words would seem prophetic during the chaotic first thirty years in the existence of Ecuador. General Juan José Flores became the first
Puerto Bolivar, Colombia Puerto Bolivar, Colombia Puerto Bolivar is a maritime port in the municipality of Uribia in the Guajira department of Colombia. It is the largest Colombian port. The port is located in the south head of Bahia Portete (Portete Bay) an area of permanent winds and low rainfall, 75 km north of the city of Uribia and 166 km of Riohacha. The Port of Puerto Bolivar, was created by decree No. 995 of April 5, 1982 by the President of Colombia, Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, with the name of Harbormaster of Bahia Portete in order to consolidate the presence of the