Del “semoviente” al sujeto de cuidado, propuesta para animales de compañía en el derecho civil
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- Cristian Josué · Victoria Antonella
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- 2026
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El presente artículo científico examina la figura del semoviente en el Derecho Civil ecuatoriano mismo que, a pesar del reconocimiento constitucional de la Naturaleza como sujeto de derechos, no ha podido ser superada su cosificación en el Código Civil y como consecuencia permite que los animales de compañía continúen siendo percibidos como bienes muebles, prolongando su cosificación y retrasando el reconocimiento como seres sintientes con protección jurídica, situación que genera una contradicción normativa evidenciando la necesidad de replantear la naturaleza jurídica de los animales de compañía. Analiza la Constitución de la República, el Código del Ambiente, el Código Municipal del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, así como el precedente jurisprudencial del caso de la “Mona Estrellita”, que marcó un hito al reconocer a los animales como sujetos de derechos y reforzó el debate sobre la superación de la categorización civil del semoviente. El artículo busca concientizar en la importancia del estatus jurídico de los animales de compañía, generando énfasis en su bienestar, mismo que va en armonía con el principio de respeto y restauración de la naturaleza. Asimismo, se enfatiza que el Derecho debe adaptarse a las realidades actuales para proteger adecuadamente a la sociedad y garantizar justicia en los nuevos desafíos, en este caso, vinculados al bienestar animal. This scientific article examines the legal concept of semoviente within Ecuadorian Civil Law, which, despite the constitutional recognition of Nature as a subject of rights, has not overcome its objectification in the Civil Code. As a result, companion animals continue to be perceived as movable property, thereby prolonging their objectification and delaying their recognition as sentient beings with legal protection. This situation generates a normative contradiction, highlighting the need to reconsider the legal nature of companion animals. The article analyzes the Constitution of the Republic, the Environmental Code, the Municipal Code of the Metropolitan District of Quito, as well as the jurisprudential precedent of the “Mona Estrellita” case, which marked a milestone by recognizing animals as subjects of rights and strengthened the debate on overcoming the civil categorization of semovientes. The article seeks to raise awareness of the importance of the legal status of companion animals, emphasizing their welfare, which is in harmony with the principle of respect for and restoration of nature. Likewise, it emphasizes that the law must adapt to current realities in order to adequately protect society and ensure justice in the face of new challenges, in this case, those related to animal welfare.
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Cristian Josué; Victoria Antonella. Del “semoviente” al sujeto de cuidado, propuesta para animales de compañía en el derecho civil. 2026. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-21329a190b8ca6e9aa439d98e83da06b/
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- Cristian Josué; Victoria Antonella. (2026). Del “semoviente” al sujeto de cuidado, propuesta para animales de compañía en el derecho civil. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-21329a190b8ca6e9aa439d98e83da06b/
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- Cristian Josué; Victoria Antonella. Del “semoviente” al sujeto de cuidado, propuesta para animales de compañía en el derecho civil. 2026. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-21329a190b8ca6e9aa439d98e83da06b/
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