Abstract

ROSAS LANAS, Gabriela  and  ZAMBRANO ALVAREZ, Diego. Indigenous political representation in the Ecuadorian legislative power (2005-2025): an analysis of the parliamentary management in 2021. Acad. (Asunción) [online]. 2025, vol.12, n.3, e1291.  Epub Nov 28, 2025. ISSN 2414-8938.  https://doi.org/10.30545/academo.2025.n3.1291.

This study analyzes the evolution of Indigenous political representation in Ecuador’s legislative branch between 2005 and 2025, focusing on the year 2021, when the Pachakutik Movement achieved its highest level of parliamentary representation. Through a descriptive and analytical approach, the number of seats held, legislative performance, proposed bills, and the political influence of the Indigenous bloc are examined. The findings show that despite the historic achievement in 2021, factors such as internal fragmentation, leadership conflicts, and unstable alliances limited its political impact. The paper also explores the legal and socio-political framework shaping Indigenous inclusion, highlighting historical tensions between Indigenous movements and the government. Although there have been legal advancements, structural barriers and co-optation strategies continue to undermine the consolidation of effective and sustained Indigenous political representation in Ecuador.

Keywords : Indigenous representation; Pachakutik movement; parliamentary management; Plurinational state; Ecuadorian legislative power.

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