Uso progresivo de la fuerza militar al ejecutar un control de armas, municiones y explosivos

Abstract

Abstract: The progressive use of military force in CAMEX operations conducted by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces in 2024 is critically analyzed, identifying tensions between the existing legal framework and its operational implementation. Through surveys and legal review, deficiencies are identified in personnel training, lack of standardized protocols, and limited judicial oversight. Although consolidated legal principles such as legality, necessity, and proportionality exist, the absence of a specific organic law and limited institutional coordination undermine the effectiveness and legitimacy of interventions, thereby compromising fundamental rights. Recommendations include the creation of a unified national protocol, the incorporation of monitoring technologies, the enactment of a specialized organic law, operational standardization, and the strengthening of legal training for military personnel. The institutionalization of coordination mechanisms between the Armed Forces, the Prosecutor s Office, and criminal judges is also proposed to ensure legality and traceability. This research contributes to criminal procedural law and public security policies by offering technical and legal guidelines that align military action with the respect for human rights and the rule of law.