Why can't I move or modify any file from Documents folder without writing my administrator password?

I have a problem with the Documents folder. Everytime I try to move or modify (rename) any file located in this folder, Finder shows a message asking for the administrator password.  It doesn't happen when I want to delete some file or when I do the same things in other folders like Music, Movies or Images, it only occurs in Documents folder.
I've checked the security and permissions settings, I've created other folders and moved my files there, but it did'nt work.
Do you know how can I solve it?

Hello & a warm welcome!
Is the external also named Macintosh HD?
If only the Internal is, it seems something has messed up your drive.
Bootup holding CMD+r, or the Option/alt key to boot from the Restore partition & use Disk Utility from there to Repair the Disk, then Repair Permissions.
Reboot.

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