In the Ecuadorian case, there still lacks explorations that would analyze the way in which the former leaders Chiefs or warlords joined the central power as State officials, entered into negotiations with the representatives of the central power, questioned their roles or interpreted both roles themselves.
En el caso ecuatoriano faltan aún exploraciones que analicen la manera como los antiguos dirigentes caciques o caudillos se incorporaron al poder central como funcionarios estatales, entraron en negociaciones con los representantes del poder central, cuestionaron sus papeles o interpretaron, ellos mismo ambos roles.