Más allá del texto: Derechos Humanos y Constitucionales en Ecuador.

Abstract

Beyond the text is a work that proposes a critical reflection on the distance between the formal recognition of human rights in the Ecuadorian Constitution of 2008 and their effective application in everyday life. The main objective of the book is to analyze how, despite having one of the most advanced legal frameworks in Latin America that includes “good living” (Sumak Kawsay) and the rights of nature, deep structural gaps persist that prevent their practical realization, especially for the most vulnerable sectors. The methodology used is interdisciplinary, with an analytical and comparative approach that combines tools of constitutional law, legal sociology and public policy analysis. Through a critical review of institutional indicators, the book examines five key areas: the protection of human rights, access to justice, the situation of vulnerable groups, the impact of social programs and legal security as a pillar of development. Each chapter seeks not only to identify current challenges, but also to propose lines of action for structural transformation. The text is addressed to legal professionals, students, decision-makers and committed citizens, and is presented as an open invitation to dialogue. Its central message is clear: rights must be felt and exercised, not just proclaimed in law.