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

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the importance of judicial reasoning as an essential component of due process and effective judicial protection within Ecuador s legal framework. It examines ruling No. 01904-2024-00065 issued by the Criminal Guarantees Court of Azuay, in the constitutional protection action filed by citizen Diana Murray against the National Telecommunications Corporation for the violation of her right to defense due to lack of proper notification in a coercive process. The coherence between proven facts, applied norms, and the judicial decision is evaluated. The findings show that the ruling meets the required parameters of judicial reasoning, presenting solid normative and factual grounds without inconsistencies or apparent reasoning flaws. The analysis confirms that the decision upholds legality, reasonableness, and proportionality principles, reinforcing the judge s role as a constitutional rights guarantor. Ultimately, it concludes that proper judicial motivation not only legitimizes judicial authority but also serves as a key instrument for the effective protection of rights and the strengthening of Ecuador s constitutional rule of law.