According to the Court, administrative authorities are required to expressly, thoroughly, and substantively assess all evidence included in the record before issuing a final decision. The ruling emphasized that failing to analyze relevant evidentiary elements undermines the right to defense and affects the transparency of administrative proceedings.
The decision sets an important standard for proceedings conducted before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, particularly in complex investigations where technical and expert evidence is decisive. Nevertheless, on May 6, 2026, the Superintendent of Industry and Commerce announced the filing of an action seeking the annulment of the judgment. Accordingly, the debate will remain open until the Constitutional Court issues a final decision on the matter.
The judgment sets an important standard for cases handled by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, particularly in complex investigations where technical and expert evidence plays a central role. Through this decision, the Constitutional Court reinforced the obligation to provide sufficient reasoning and a comprehensive evaluation of evidence in administrative enforcement proceedings.
