Preferencias académicas de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Derecho y su vinculación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a través del estudio de sentencias

Abstract

Abstract: Vicente Aníbal Grijalva Bueno, former Captain of the Ecuadorian Navy, reported human rights violations within the Armed Forces. After exposing these irregularities, he was investigated by the SERINT and faced a military legal process without the ability to defend himself adequately. Upon resorting to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, it was determined that his rights to interrogate witnesses, presumption of innocence, and a fair trial were violated. The sentence highlights the breaches in due process and judicial guarantees. Considering SDG 16, aimed at eradicating corruption and maintaining strong institutions, it is evident that processes were not followed in this particular case, showing how far away the country is from achieving peace, justice, and solid institutions. On the contrary, the country is going through a delicate political crisis, causing increased uncertainty and fear, impeding positive national development. Clearly we are far from being able to achieve goal number 16, since we continue to be entangled in cases of corruption that are not correctly resolved by the country's justice system, but rather international institutions must intervene.