“Análisis de viabilidad para la implementación del voto facultativo en Ecuador: implicaciones y perspectivas”

The research project arises in a context of growing democratic debate in Ecuador, where citizen participation and the quality of suffrage are central issues. Optional voting, as opposed to compulsory voting, proposes that citizens vote out of personal conviction rather than by legal mandate, which could significantly transform the Ecuadorian political landscape. From a social perspective, the implementation of the optional vote could increase citizens' political awareness and responsibility. The current system, which perceives voting as an obligation, can generate disinterest and apathy towards electoral processes. The change to an optional vote is expected to make participants more informed and engaged, raising the quality of the vote. However, there is a risk of low voter turnout, which could call into question the legitimacy of elected governments. In political terms, the implementation of optional voting could significantly alter the electoral landscape. Political parties would need to modify their campaign strategies, focusing on motivating and convincing voters to participate voluntarily. Economically, optional voting could reduce the costs associated with the organization of elections by reducing the need to process penalties for non-participation. In addition, a more conscious and voluntary participation could foster a political culture that translates into public policy decisions that are more aligned with the real needs of the population. Nevertheless, investment in civic education and awareness campaigns would be crucial to ensure meaningful and representative electoral participation. However, there have also been cases where electoral participation decreased significantly. Adapting these experiences to the Ecuadorian context would require careful analysis of cultural, social and political differences. The viability of the optional vote in Ecuador will depend on the capacity of the political system to adapt to the changes that this model implies. The strengthening of democratic institutions and the guarantee of transparent and equitable electoral processes will be fundamental to generate confidence in this new system. Uncertainty about how the different political and social actors will respond to these changes is one of the major challenges facing this proposal.

• Hovedforfatter: Leiva Chamba, José Luis (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Sprog: spa
• Udgivet: 2024
• Fag: DERECHO; VOTO FACULTATIVO; ECUADOR; DEMOCRACIA
• Online adgang: https://dspace.unl.edu.ec/jspui/handle/123456789/31503