On February 27, 2026, the Ecuadorian Army marked its 197th anniversary, commemorating the Battle of Tarqui at an event held at the Eloy Alfaro Military Higher School in northern Quito. President Daniel Noboa attended the ceremony, where he was honored as the nation's leader, alongside various state ministers and notable figures, including the newly appointed President of the Judiciary Council, Damián Larco, and the President of the National Electoral Council, Diana Atamaint, as well as the First Lady, Lavinia Valbonesi. The event, originally scheduled for 11 a.m., commenced with a 30-minute delay.