Violation of the Principle of Procedural Celerity in the Administrative and Judicial Phases of Adoption: Ibarra-Ecuador

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Juan Carlos Oñate-Cuadrado
Holger Geovanny García-Segarra

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the violation of the principle of procedural celerity in the administrative and judicial phases of the adoption process in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Imbabura, canton of Ibarra, by proposing a strategic framework based on the “Adoption Hug” program for a potential regulatory reform of the Code of Children and Adolescents. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining qualitative analysis to identify legal, social, and procedural factors contributing to delays, and a quantitative approach to measure their impact on the process. A non-experimental cross-sectional design was used, observing the problem without manipulating variables during the 2023-2024 period. The study adopted a descriptive-explanatory-propositional scope, allowing for the characterization of the current situation, the determination of delay causes, and the proposal of regulatory improvements to optimize the efficiency of the adoption process. Theoretically, methods of analysis, induction, deduction, and lege ferenda were applied, while at the empirical level, scientific observation, document review, interviews, surveys, and statistical analysis were utilized. The results show that adoption delays violate the guarantee of the child's best interests. Therefore, strengthening the existing legal framework is essential to ensure the promptness and effectiveness of these processes.

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Oñate-Cuadrado, J., & García-Segarra, H. (2025). Violation of the Principle of Procedural Celerity in the Administrative and Judicial Phases of Adoption: Ibarra-Ecuador. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 10(3), 492-506. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2025.3.3185
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Author Biographies

Juan Carlos Oñate-Cuadrado, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, Ecuador.

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7758-2529

Lawyer in private practice with experience in legal advice across various branches of law. Graduated in 2024 from the Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES), where I published two scientific articles for high-impact legal journals. Currently pursuing a Master's in Procedural Law at the Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador.

Holger Geovanny García-Segarra, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, Ecuador.

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https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2499-762X

Graduated as a Lawyer in 2010 from the University of Guayaquil. Has served as a Public Defender. Obtained a Master's degree in Procedural Law in 2020 from ECOTEC Technological University. Currently serves as a University Professor and Academic Coordinator of the Master's Program in Procedural Law at the Bolivarian University of Ecuador. Doctoral candidate in Municipal Law at the University of Havana.

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