Guayaquil Council approves independence anniversary honors

The Guayaquil Municipal Council has approved the awarding of the Flama de Libertad ‘José de Villamil y Joly’ and ‘Jaime Nebot Saadi’ decorations. These honors will be presented during a commemorative session on October 9 to mark the 206th anniversary of Guayaquil’s independence.

Among the recipients of the ‘José de Villamil y Joly’ decoration is the Comité Permanente por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (CDH), recognized for its work in protecting fundamental rights and human dignity. Other honorees include businessman Morice Dassum Aivas, executive Gina Castagneto, and the company PYCCA. The awards recognize significant contributions to business development, urbanism, and public service.

In addition to the decorations, the council initiated the first debate regarding the fifth reform to the ordinance for the liquidation and extinction of the Guayaquil Municipal Public Housing Company (Vivienda EP). The session was led by acting mayor Tatiana Coronel.