On October 9, 1820, Guayaquil became the forerunner of Ecuador’s independence. This feat for justice and freedom inspired America to fight for the same cause.
In the previous days, 203 years ago, the heroes came into contact with the inhabitants, their ideals and some others. The union was key. Today, Guayaquil and the entire country have other struggles, other challenges, and that union must be promoted by the authorities in order to overcome what has overwhelmed the country.
On the first of October, the crucial week of the independence of Guayaquil began
In greater Guayaquil, or Zone 8 – as the city is officially defined, Durán, Daule and Samborondón – organized and ordinary crime keeps it in fear, captivity and affects its economy and development. Other cities in the country feel the same evil. It is up to central and local governments to push joint strategies against this enemy.
Twelve armed men entered the settlement on the road to the coast and kidnapped a man
With the level of violence placing Ecuador among the ten countries with the highest crime rates in the world, according to the Global Organized Crime Index 2023, it is essential that everyone, including civil society, join forces in the search for solutions. At the same time, we must not leave aside other problems whose results will be seen in the medium and long term, because they represent an opportunity and do not allow crime to take advantage of the shortcomings or needs of those who for various reasons did not get to study. or they don’t have a job and can be weak in the face of malicious offers, except for the fact that honesty needs no excuses.
Services suspended on Monday, October 9: banks, public offices
The list of problems to be solved is long, but they must be prioritized and worked as a team and with management. The talk of the team does not refer to one party or trend, but to the need for unity, like that achieved in 1820.
The authorities in office, those elected and those who will be defined next Sunday must look to history for inspiration in order to defeat the current enemies of peace. With the conviction that this is possible, today we celebrate an independent Guayaquil. Long live Guayaquil! (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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