"Great days had to comply with the Orense community to achieve the foundation of the university, from street fighting that cost the lives of men of our people, to the controversial parliamentary elections, as a result of the interests that are reflected within society . After a series of negotiations and paperwork, Technical University of Machala, was created by resolution of the National Congress of the Republic of Ecuador, by decree No. 69-04 of April 14, 1969, published in the Register official No. 161, 18 of the same year. Having begun with the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary." "By formal resolution was responsible to the House of Culture Core of El Oro, headed by Atty. Minuche Diego Garrido, the organization of the university, in consultation with the Academic Coordination Committee of the National Council of Higher Education until the rector is appointed. On July 23, 1969, the President of the Republic Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra said solemnly inaugurated the Technical University of Machala on a visit to the province of El Oro. the February 14, 1970, the University Assembly and nominates meets Ing. Galo Acosta Hidalgo as Vice Chancellor holder, charging the rectory. During this administration it was mainly undertook the organization of the university."