Part 2- Quito 1809: the First Junta (the “first break” in public politics)
Introduction In August 1809, Quito wasn’t just talking about politics—it was living inside it. News from Europe arrived late and […]
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History & Culture
History and culture Of Ecuador
Explainer, History & Culture
Ecuador Independence Era – Part 1: The Build-Up (late 1700s → early 1800s)
A story about money, rules, and everyday friction—how small changes in taxes and trade made big ideas start to feel
Explainer, History & Culture
Explainer: Quito’s 1765–1766 Tax Revolt — Revolución de los Estancos / “Rebellion of the Barrios”
What this is A friendly, in-depth guide to why Quito’s protest didn’t stay a one-night riot—it stretched from May 1765
Explainer, History & Culture
Explainer: Jesuits + Education in colonial Ecuador — and the 1767 expulsion
What this explainer is A friendly, detailed look at how the Jesuits became education powerhouses in the Audiencia of Quito,
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Explainer: The Bourbon Reforms — Spain’s 1700s “reboot” of its empire (and why Quito cared)
If you imagine the Spanish Empire as a huge, expensive machine, the Bourbon Reforms were Spain saying: “This thing is
Explainer, Geography, History & Culture
Sierra cities in the colonial era: Cuenca + Loja (and how they connected to Quito, the Coast, and the wider empire)
English When you zoom out from Quito, colonial Ecuador starts to look like a network: highland cities that managed land
