Resumen

BASABE-SERRANO, SANTIAGO; PACHANO, SIMÓN  y  MEJIA ACOSTA, ANDRÉS. The Unfinished Democracy: Fundamental Rights, Political Institutions, and Govemment Performance in Ecuador (1979-2008). Rev. cienc. polít. (Santiago) [online]. 2010, vol.30, n.1, pp.65-85. ISSN 0718-090X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-090X2010000100005.

After three decades of governments elected by universal vote, Ecuador shows serious deficiencies in constitutional and social dimensions of democracy. Although Ecuador holds free and transparent elections, the disrespect to' democratic institutions, the weak rule of law, and strong social asymmetries, characterize the low performance of its democratic regime. Though President Correa has had all conditions to change the dynamics of political system, the caudillismo, the disrespect for the low, and patronage are essential features of political life in Ecuador yet.

Palabras clave : Ecuador; democracy; political institutions; political parties; elections; governance; Rule of Low.

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