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2026 Guide to obtaining the United States visa from Ecuador

2026 Guide to obtaining the U.S. visa from Ecuador. Learn all about requirements, how to fill out the forms, official fees, how to schedule your appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Quito or the Consulate in Guayaquil, and the step-by-step visa renewal process.

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ABOGADO VIRTUAL ONLINE

Customer Ombudsman in Banking Matters

The 2008 Constitution of Ecuador introduced key advances in the protection of economic and social rights in the banking sector. Among them, the obligation for financial entities to have a customer or user ombudsman stands out, as established in article 312 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador.

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ABOGADO VIRTUAL ONLINE

Cybercrimes or Computer Crimes on the Rise

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have evolved exponentially in recent decades, allowing humans to carry out processes and controls efficiently and in reduced time, not only in the business environment but also in everyday household tasks. This great fusion between human beings and technology reaches levels as important as ensuring our survival.

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ABOGADO VIRTUAL ONLINE

Legaltech in evolution: from legal software to the era of artificial intelligence

Technology is no longer an accessory to Law, it is part of its backbone. This article discusses how Legaltech powered by artificial intelligence is redefining legal practice, expanding its capabilities, humanizing its services, and demanding an ethical and interdisciplinary approach from those who practice law.

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CARLOS ALBERTO CABEZAS DELGADO

Labor leaves to which workers are entitled in Ecuador (2026)

Learn about the labor leaves that Ecuadorian legislation guarantees to workers in 2026, including maternity, paternity, adoption, family bereavement, study leaves, and more. This article details each of these rights according to the current Labor Code.

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ARTURO MANUEL ORDÓÑEZ ORTIZ

Contentious or judicial divorce in Ecuador (2026)

Contentious divorce is the judicial process initiated when one spouse wishes to terminate the marriage without the other party's agreement. It includes legal grounds, evidence, hearings, and a judgment issued by a family judge in accordance with the Civil Code and the General Organic Code of Processes (COGEP) in force in 2026.

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ABOGADO VIRTUAL ONLINE

Superintendence of Personal Data Protection Ecuador LOPDP 2026

The Superintendence intensifies compliance control of the Personal Data Protection Law (2026)

The LOPDP requires companies to implement a formal personal data management system and designate a Data Protection Officer. In 2026, the Superintendence of Personal Data Protection intensifies control and non-compliance can result in fines of up to 1% of annual net revenue.

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ERIK SEGUEL GRANJA

Pretrial detention and justice in Ecuador

Pretrial Detention - Crime and Punishment

When a person is declared innocent after having been in pretrial detention, a fundamental question arises: who gives back that lost time? This dilemma reflects a serious justice problem that must be addressed by the State.

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CARLOS LUIS SÁNCHEZ GAETE

Complete guide to child support Ecuador 2025

Child Support: Complete guide to calculations, tables, inquiries, and payments

Child support in Ecuador is a right of children and adolescents. What should I know about filing for child support?

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MARIA ALEXANDRA ARIZAGA GUZNAY

Gender violence in Ecuador: legal and social reflection

On gender violence: Let us be fair to the law

Gender violence in Ecuador reveals structural failures in prevention and state response. Despite existing laws, such as the Comprehensive Organic Law to Prevent and Eradicate Violence Against Women, its implementation has been ineffective. A comprehensive solution is proposed that includes values education, control of cultural content, and multidisciplinary political actions beyond criminal law.

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CARLOS LUIS SÁNCHEZ GAETE

Protection of the right to life from conception in Ecuador

Protection of the fundamental right to life from conception

The Constitution of Ecuador recognizes life as a fundamental right and guarantees its protection; internal legislation, in turn, conceives the beginning of life from conception. Therefore, **it is not possible to decriminalize abortion** because the non-criminal legal system would not be capable of protecting the life of the unborn.

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GABRIEL MAURICIO PONCE HERNÁNDEZ

Mutual agreement divorce procedure in Ecuador

Divorce by Mutual Agreement or Consent in Ecuador (2026)

The divorce process has evolved in our legislation, allowing both mutual agreements and contentious proceedings to terminate the marital bond. There are fast procedures for mutual agreement cases and more formal options when there are disagreements between the parties.

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ABOGADO VIRTUAL ONLINE

Copyright in the Digital Age: Protecting creativity in times of change

Copyright is, above all, a way to recognize and protect human creativity. In an increasingly changing digital environment, where technology expands possibilities but also risks, this article invites reflection on how to keep the essence of this right alive: that those who create can continue creating with freedom, respect, and dignity.

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CARLOS ALBERTO CABEZAS DELGADO

Strategic industrial property: trademarks and patents

Industrial property with a strategic vision

Industrial property is much more than registrations or legal formalities. It is a strategic system that protects innovation, positions brands, and energizes the economy. In this article, I explore from experience and a practical perspective how trademark and patent rights work, their limits, and why the balance between exclusivity and public interest is key for companies that bet on competing and growing.

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CARLOS ALBERTO CABEZAS DELGADO

Labor relations during the coronavirus pandemic in Ecuador

Labor relations in times of coronavirus

The Ministry of Labor established guidelines during the health emergency to allow private sector employers to reduce, modify or suspend the workday. These measures seek to protect employment and the national economy. The provisions require agreement between the parties, authorization from the Ministry, and compliance with certain requirements, such as maintaining social security contributions and registering actions in the SUT system.

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ARTURO MANUEL ORDÓÑEZ ORTIZ