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

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Abstract:This paper analyzes the motivation behind rulings issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, especially its relationship to due process and fundamental rights such as the right to education. Through a doctrinal and jurisprudential study, the concepts of sufficient and correct motivation and their impact on the legitimacy of judicial decisions are examined. A detailed analysis of a ruling issued within a protection action is included, which shows how the lack of institutional coordination and adequate tutoring violated the right to education of the affected students. The research concludes that adequate judicial motivation is essential to guarantee fair decisions, avoid arbitrariness, and strengthen confidence in the judicial system. It also highlights the importance of judges justifying their rulings clearly, logically, and in a manner that respects constitutional rights. This study provides a critical reflection on the quality of judicial argumentation in Ecuador and proposes measures to improve its application.