The encounter, fought in the context of the Spanish American wars of independence, pitted a Patriot army under General Antonio José de Sucre against a Royalist army commanded by Field Marshal Melchor Aymerich. The defeat of the Royalist forces loyal to Spain brought about the liberation of Quito, and secured the independence of the provinces belonging to the Real Audiencia de Quito, or Presidencia de Quito, the Spanish colonial administrative jurisdiction from which the Republic of Ecuador would eventually emerge.

The first was a small warship and the second was a larger vessel that could reach higher speed and was more agile, according to naval terminology. In addition, he was superior in armament and troops.

Despite the great difference in power, Ecuador was victorious and managed to expel the Peruvian forces from the Jambelí channel.

That is why, every July 25th, the Ecuadorian National Navy Day is celebrated in recognition of the value and commitment of the members of the Navy.

Before Jambelí, the War of 1850-1860 occurred. In 1981 the border dispute"Falso Paquisha"was developed in which shocks developed between frontier troops; and finally, in 1995 the War of Cenepa, a conflict developed in the Eastern side of the Cordillera del Cóndor was carried out.