Constitucionalidad de la ordenanza que regula el uso de portones en las ciudadelas abiertas.

Abstract

On January 4, 2024, in the city of Guayaquil, the Ordenanza que regula la ocupación del espacio o vía pública mediante la instalación de elementos de seguridad en el cantón Guayaquil. Through this regulation, specific guidelines and regulations were established for the installation of such security elements in the city. However, this measure generated concern among citizens due to the possibility of violating constitutional rights when applying the ordinance. Consequently, this study analyzes this concern from a legal perspective, using the proportionality test as a fundamental tool to evaluate and justify restrictions to fundamental rights and public liberties. Based on this approach, a detailed view of the application of the Ordinance and the challenges it poses is offered, underlining the importance of an adequate socialization of the objectives of the regulation and the protection it intends to provide for the benefit of the citizens of Guayaquil.