Extorsión y sicariato: nueva amenaza para la justicia penal Ecuatoriana

Abstract

Abstract: This research comprehensively analyzes the crimes of extortion and contract killing in Ecuador, addressing their theoretical and regulatory foundations and their links to organized crime. Through a study of the current legal framework, limitations in the practical application of criminal law are identified, particularly the lack of effective procedural tools and the institutional weakness of the justice system. The social impacts, deficiencies in the protection of victims and witnesses, and a worrying expansion of transnational criminal networks are also evident. As a substantial contribution, the paper proposes regulatory reforms to the COIP (Committee for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities) (COIP), strategies to harmonize national legislation with international standards, and proposals to strengthen the investigative and operational capacity of security forces. This study seeks to contribute to the improvement of the Ecuadorian criminal system from a critical and proactive legal perspective, promoting more effective criminal policies against these highly complex criminal phenomena.