Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador.

Abstract

Abstract: This paper analyzes a first-level ruling issued in Ecuador, which confronts the fundamental rights to freedom of expression with the current regulatory framework governing digital media and digital crimes. Through a critical analysis of the ruling, the legal criteria applied by the judiciary to resolve the conflict between the legitimate exercise of opinion on virtual platforms and potential violations of legal rights protected in the digital environment are identified. The analysis highlights the need for a constitutional interpretation that harmonizes the protection of individual rights with new forms of interaction in cyberspace, in accordance with international human rights standards. It also raises the urgent need to update the Ecuadorian legal framework to address technological challenges, ensuring legal security without undermining fundamental freedoms. This study contributes to contemporary legal reflection on the scope of freedom of expression in the digital sphere.