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

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the reasoning behind judgments issued by trial-level judges in Ecuador to determine whether they meet constitutional due process requirements. Judgment No. X-XXXXXX, issued on April 27, 2021, by Judge Ángel Daniel Pulluquitin Ramón, was used as a case study. The study employed a qualitative approach, utilizing specific guidelines for analyzing judicial reasoning to evaluate standards of sufficiency and correctness, in accordance with Article 76, numeral 7, letter l) of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador. The results demonstrate that the judgment presents adequate, clear, and coherent reasoning regarding both factual and legal aspects. The judge provided a logical basis for the decision, relying primarily on Article 25 of the Organic Law on Humanitarian Support and relevant Constitutional Court jurisprudence. No defects in reasoning (such as absence, insufficiency, or merely apparent reasoning) were detected, reflecting a proper application of legal argumentation. It is concluded that this judgment serves as a positive example of judicial reasoning and respect for due process.