Acceso a la Justicia y Equidad en el Sistema Legal Ecuatoriano

Abstract

The study analyzes access to justice and equity in the Ecuadorian legal system, identifying economic, geographic, cultural, and perception barriers that limit access to legal services. The main barriers include poverty, lack of judicial infrastructure in rural areas, and distrust of the judicial system due to perceptions of corruption. Indigenous and marginalized communities face greater difficulties due to their distance from urban centers and preference for traditional justice mechanisms. In addition, judicial processes are lengthy and bureaucratic, affecting mainly low-income people. Reform proposals include improving judicial infrastructure, implementing culturally adapted alternative justice programs, promoting transparency and combating corruption, and promoting education and awareness of legal rights. These measures are essential to create a more accessible, equitable and efficient judicial system for all citizens.