La brecha entre el compromiso y el cumplimiento con los derechos de los pueblos indígenas : reflexiones sobre los avances y retrocesos en materia de justicia indígena en Ecuador

Whereas the previous decades were marked by the creation of new international norms of human rights for indigenous people, the big question that currently dominates the ongoing debate is how the implementation gap can be bridged. This paper analyzes the socio-political process going on in Ecuador that is related to the creation of domestic legislation; about the cooperation and coordination between indigenous jurisdiction and ordinary jurisdiction. It contributes to a deeper understanding of the multiple tensions and obstacles in the effective application of indigenous peoples’ rights. By unraveling the interaction between international norms, power relations, and interest of distinct state actors, this paper demonstrates that human rights are at the heart of political struggles and power to determine its reach and content