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: Ecuador, as a constitutional state of rights and justice, has taken an innovative step by recognizing nature as a subject of rights in its Constitution. This pioneering approach has generated debates at a global level, not only in the legal sphere but also in philosophical and ethical domains, questioning the relationship between human beings and other forms of life. In the Ecuadorian context, the right to life and liberty is protected through constitutional guarantees such as Habeas Corpus. This legal figure has evolved, presenting various variants that deserve detailed analysis due to their relevance in the protection of fundamental rights. An emblematic case that illustrates the complexity of these issues is that of the chorongo monkey "Estrellita". This litigation, which went through multiple judicial instances, including an extraordinary protection action, culminated in its admission by the Selection Chamber of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador. The case raises crucial questions about the status of animals as procedural subjects. The legal analysis will focus on determining whether animals can be considered subjects of law, examining the case of Estrellita the monkey in Ecuador.