Crisis del sistema democrático y la gobernabilidad ecuatoriana. Rol de los partidos políticos entre los años 2018 al 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the crisis of the democratic system and governance in Ecuador during the period 2018 2025, with special emphasis on the role that political parties have played in this process. The research adopts a qualitative, bibliographic approach, based on a review of the state of the art, an analysis of contemporary political theories, current regulations, and contributions from international authors. The results show that weak institutionalization and the limited professionalization of political party candidates have fostered the proliferation of personalistic organizations, electoral volatility, and the breakdown of ties between society and the state. Furthermore, the lack of technical and ideological training among political actors has led to short-term public management, affecting governmental stability and public trust. The research concludes that a profound reconfiguration of the party system is required, geared towards political professionalization, institutional consolidation, and its recovery as legitimate mediators of the popular will through the creation of a National Council for Democracy.