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Experiencias de operadores de justicia en casos de desapariciones de niños, niñas, adolescentes y mujeres en el Cantón Cuenca. 2020 – 2024
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-05-14) Calle Ávila, Jessica Karina; Mendoza Eskola, Juanita Catalina
The disappearance of persons is an insidious form of violence that must be investigated under adequate processes to safeguard the integrity of the victims and prevent irreparable damage. In this context, the role of justice operators is crucial for both the search and the investigation of each case. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the experiences of justice operators in dealing with cases of missing children, adolescents and women in the city of Cuenca. To achieve this objective, a qualitative research was conducted with a phenomenological approach, cross-sectional and exploratory in scope, based on semi- structured interviews with ten justice operators. Subsequently, a thematic analysis was carried out, from which the results were organized into four categories: strategies and protocols used by justice operators in the management of cases of disappearance; legal and procedural barriers that hinder rapid and effective action; coordination and communication mechanisms between involved entities; and strengths and weaknesses of the procedures implemented in the investigation of these cases. The experiences of justice operators reflect a combination of structural challenges and institutional limitations marked by the lack of resources, the complexity of investigations and the difficulties of coordination between institutions. Despite their commitment, they face obstacles that hinder their work. This demonstrates the need to strengthen inter-institutional support and training mechanisms to improve the response to the disappearance of persons and guarantee effective action.