Part 3 — 1810–1812: Revolution Years in the Sierra (Quito + the Southern Sierra)
Introduction Think of the Sierra in 1810–1812 as a place where politics stops being “a document” and becomes messy living: […]
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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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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
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Explainer Garbage fee and changes Jan 07 2026
Here’s the situation, in a way that matches what you’re seeing on the ground: it wasn’t just “a billing tweak.”
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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
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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,
