Análisis jurídico de la pregunta No. 1 de la consulta popular “¿Está usted de acuerdo con que se enmiende la Constitución, para que sancione a toda persona condenada por actos de corrupción con su inhabilidad para participar en la vida política del país, y con la pérdida de sus bienes?".

Abstract

The referendum is a mechanism of direct democracy in which people participate in a leading role in the decisions that will affect the future of the country. The current president of Ecuador called a referendum in which in one of the questions consulted for approval makes reference to the civil death or disqualification to participate in political life of the country for people convicted with crimes associated with corruption. Although, the attempt of these measures is to eradicate corruption, it has to be done following the constitutional principles and international agreements. For the reasons mentioned before, it is necessary to analyze the constitutionality of the query question and its adaptation to the regulations in force in our legal system, for which it will be review the concepts, procedures and constitutional principles contemplated in the legal regulation of our country.