El impacto de la militarización en la seguridad pública de Ecuador, durante el período 2021 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The Ecuadorian state, in the period from 2021 to 2024, has been considerably affected in terms of citizen security, allowing for an increase in lethal violence rates and the expansion of criminal organizations. The state has implemented strategic measures militarizing public security through states of emergency for the execution of military operations, activities that are strictly the responsibility of the National Police (PPNN). This research will focus on the impacts this has on citizen security, perception of security, crime rates, and human rights. Militarization has had effects that have allowed for the control of violence in strategically planned sectors with higher rates of insecurity, such as coastal areas and port areas. However, despite being effective, these strategies are not sustainable. Therefore, our study identifies the impacts this generates: increased risk of human rights violations, excessive use of force, and arbitrary detentions.