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The document summarizes the history of the founding of Guayaquil as a Spanish city in the 16th century and its evolution as a strategic port and economic center in the following centuries. It was initially founded under the name of Santiago de Quito in 1534. In the 17th century, the city experienced expansion towards the banks of the Guayas River due to natural resources. Despite suffering pirate attacks, Guayaquil became the driving force of Ecuadorian independence and an important port and center of trade
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