Cumplimiento del principio de autonomía en el Registro de la Propiedad de cantón Sucúa.

Abstract

The Property and Commercial Registry of the Sucúa Canton (RPMCS) is an essential institution for ensuring legal security in real estate and commercial transactions, as established by the Ecuadorian Constitution (CRE) (2008) and other laws. It has administrative, financial, and registry autonomy. Despite the legal gaps in the current regulations, which limit independence, thus affecting both accessibility and efficiency of the service, in a particular context such as that of Sucúa, where a significant Shuar population is located, the general objective is "To analyze, from a legal and contextual perspective, the legal gaps that limit the autonomy of the RPMCS, in order to evaluate its efficiency, quality, and legal security in order to formulate regulatory proposals and strategies to strengthen its institutional independence." The methodology presents a qualitative approach within an exploratory-descriptive design, employing semi-structured interviews, documentary analysis of regulations, and non-participant observation of registration processes. A normative comparison and triangulation were conducted to ensure the validity of the results. Among the main findings, the RPMCS's limited operational and financial capacity was identified as a result of delays, access barriers, errors, and technical limitations, especially among the Shuar population. It is concluded that the RPMCS's real autonomy is limited by regulatory gaps, lack of resources, and absence of effective mechanisms for local adaptation and inclusion. Comprehensive legal reform, intercultural training, and technological modernization are recommended to strengthen legal security and equity in the Sucúa canton.