Legal studies examine administrative law and due process in Colombia and Ecuador

Legal studies in Colombia and Ecuador are examining administrative law and the protection of citizen rights during legal proceedings.

In Colombia, research conducted at the Fiscalía General de la Nación in Bucaramanga analyzes the crime of concussion (extortion by a public official). The study aims to design a citizen manual to assist in reporting crimes by clearly determining the time, mode, and place of the offenses, while distinguishing concussion from bribery.

In Ecuador, an investigation focuses on the coercive processes of the Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT). The study evaluates whether proper notification is provided during these administrative actions to ensure due process and the right to defense as mandated by the Ecuadorian Constitution, noting that failure to notify can lead to legal nullity.