Systematic legal review of the use of plants with psychotropic properties in indigenous and ancestral communities in the face of ecuadorian criminal legislation and the uis puniendi
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Derechos Ancestrales, Indígenas Ecuador, Legislación Penal, Prácticas Culturales, Reformas Legislativas, Sustancias PsicotrópicasAbstract
This study examines the intersection between ancestral rights and criminal legislation in Ecuador, focusing on the cultural and ritual use of psychoactive substances by indigenous communities. It addresses how the provisions of the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP) affect ancestral practices and conflict with the rights guaranteed by the Ecuadorian Constitution and international treaties such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Utilizing the PRISMA 2020 statement as a methodological framework, this study conducts a systematic literature review from 2018 to 2022, using databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, to explore the dynamics between criminal law and cultural practices involving psychoactive substances. The results reveal an urgent need for legislative reforms that recognize and protect the ritual use of these substances, ensuring that indigenous communities can practice their traditions without fear of legal repercussions. This analysis not only identifies legal conflicts but also offers recommendations for public policies that respect and promote cultural diversity and the rights of indigenous peoples in Ecuador.
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