| dc.description.abstract | The concept of autonomous regions has been present in ecuadorian law since 2008, when it
was included in the Montecristi Constitution. However, almost fifteen years later, no regions
have been established in Ecuador. In this work we first examine the reasons of this particular
phenomenon, beginning with a theoretical analysis of the territorial organization, with an
especial analice on federalism, unitarism, autonomy, decentralization, and the Spanish
paradigm. On second instance, the work focuses on the Ecuadorian history related to the
present topic, looking for understand, through the normative evolution and different particular
events, the reasons that gave way to the inclusion of the regional alternative; additionally, we
deeply examine the constitutional and legal norms that develop this model, discovering
significant difficulties related to the requirements, constitution process, and competencies.
Finally, we analyze the future of this concept inside the supreme law, exploring the possibilities
for its practical implementation, as well as the way to eliminate, replace, or reform it. | |
