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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New plenary of the CJ takes actions that distance itself from Mario Godoy; acting president, Damián Larco, assures that they will not be 'complacent or indifferent'

The new plenary of the Consejo de la Judicatura is taking steps to distance itself from the controversial actions of former president Mario Godoy, focusing on administrative resolutions and personnel changes.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mario Godoy does not attend the statement within the investigation regarding the complaint he himself filed against the former lawyer of judge Nubia Vera

Mario Godoy and Henry Gaibor failed to appear at the Prosecutor's office to provide statements in a case concerning an accusation Godoy made against attorney Washington Andrade.

Feb 26 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Clean and Sustainable Cuisine Takes Brazilian to TikTok's Discover List

Brazilian content creator Alene de Godoy has been recognized in TikTok's global 'Discover List 2026' for her impactful work in clean cuisine and cultural gastronomic heritage.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pianist Amilton Godoy and harmonica player Gabriel Grossi showcase Villa-Lobos' heritage in an album with songs by Tom Jobim, Guinga, Johnny Alf, and Egberto Gismonti

Pianist Amilton Godoy and harmonica player Gabriel Grossi are releasing an album that celebrates the musical legacy of Villa-Lobos, featuring works by several influential Brazilian composers.

Feb 25 • 01:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge dismisses protection action of Alexandra Villacís, former substitute member of Mario Godoy separated from the Judiciary

A judge in Guayaquil has dismissed a protection action filed by Alexandra Villacís, a former substitute member of the Judiciary, citing territorial competence despite her claims of constitutional violations.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

At the Ministry of Labor, there is still no record of impediment to exercise public office for Mario Godoy

The Ministry of Labor has not yet registered any legal impediment preventing Mario Godoy from holding public office, despite his recent political censorship and two-year prohibition following impeachment.

Feb 21 • 18:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pending Reform

The political dismissal of Mario Godoy from the presidency of the Judiciary Council marks a significant institutional response to public demand for accountability under the law in Ecuador.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary asks the Citizen Participation Council to 'activate' the mechanism to select Mario Godoy's replacement

The Judiciary in Ecuador is urging the Citizen Participation Council to initiate the process for selecting a new president following the resignation of Mario Godoy due to political censure.

Feb 20 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy ends his tenure in the Judiciary surrounded by criticism, under investigation by the Prosecutor's Office, and failing to fulfill tasks despite being in office for 19 months

Mario Godoy was dismissed from his position as President of the Judiciary Council amid corruption allegations and ongoing investigations.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The path after the censorship of Mario Godoy

The National Assembly of Ecuador has censured and dismissed Mario Godoy, the president of the Judiciary Council, for political responsibility due to incompetence in his duties.

Feb 20 • 02:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís withdraws protection action after her separation as alternate member of Godoy in the Judiciary

Former alternate member of the Judiciary Council, Alexandra Villacís, has withdrawn her legal action following her separation from the Council and the nomination of her replacement.

Feb 19 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bar owner investigated for killing young man after fight over arcade token is arrested in Curitiba

Moacir Rossi de Godoy, the owner of a bar in Curitiba, was arrested after confessing to the murder of a young man following a dispute over a five-real arcade token.

Feb 19 • 20:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"The judges who choose to report pressure and the lack of protection will no longer be alone," says Carlos Serrano, judge who accused Mario Godoy

Judge Carlos Serrano expressed gratitude for public support during the political interpellation of Mario Godoy, following Godoy's alleged exertion of pressure on him, which led to Godoy's censure and dismissal by the Ecuadorian National Assembly.

Feb 19 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bonil's Column

Despite a tough loss at home, the Venezuelan coach made it clear that the series is still open and appealed for a reaction from the team.

Feb 19 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Damián Larco temporarily presides over the Judiciary after the censure and dismissal of Mario Godoy

Damián Larco has been appointed as the temporary president of Ecuador's Judiciary following the censure and removal of his predecessor, Mario Godoy.

Feb 19 • 01:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How the assembly members voted to censure and remove Mario Godoy

Mario Godoy was censured and removed from the presidency of the Judiciary Council by the Assembly National with 148 votes due to failure in his duties.

Feb 19 • 01:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'It has been demonstrated that it is possible to act with maturity and transparency': Niels Olsen after the censure of Mario Godoy

Ecuador's National Assembly President Niels Olsen praised the censure and dismissal of Mario Godoy as judiciary council president as a demonstration of democratic procedure and transparency.

Feb 19 • 00:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly censors and dismisses Mario Godoy for manifest incompetence

Mario Godoy Naranjo has been censured and dismissed as president of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador due to failure to perform his duties, with 158 votes in favor and one abstention.

Feb 18 • 23:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN presents motion of censure and dismissal of Mario Godoy in the political trial in the National Assembly

Ana Belén Tapia from the ADN party presented a motion to censure and dismiss Mario Godoy during a political trial in the National Assembly of Ecuador.

Feb 18 • 23:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

RC proposes the censorship and dismissal of Mario Godoy as president of the Judiciary

Ecuador's Assembly member Franklin Samaniego has proposed censure and the dismissal of Mario Godoy from his position as the president of the Judiciary Council amid concerns over the protection of justice officials.

Feb 18 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy did not attend the National Assembly for his impeachment trial

Mario Godoy, former president of the Council of the Judiciary, failed to appear at the National Assembly for his impeachment trial proceedings on February 18, 2026, but the session continued without his presence.

Feb 18 • 22:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Grecia Quiroz's accusation has electoral overtones': Leonel Godoy dismisses the complaint against him

Mexican lawmaker Leonel Godoy Rangel dismisses accusations against him in connection with the assassination of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, suggesting they are politically motivated.

Feb 18 • 22:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police search for bar owner investigated for killing young man after arcade token discussion in Curitiba

The police in Paraná are seeking Moacir Rossi de Godoy, a bar owner wanted for the murder of 25-year-old Hiago Martins Pinheiro following a dispute over an arcade token.

Feb 18 • 21:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Viviana Veloz claims that there is a basis for the removal of Mario Godoy even though he has resigned

Assemblywoman Viviana Veloz asserts that Mario Godoy can still be censured and removed from office despite his resignation from the presidency of the Council of the Judiciary.

Feb 18 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vacancy in the presidency of the Council of the Judiciary: Marco Rodríguez must propose a new candidate to replace Mario Godoy

The presidency of the Council of the Judiciary in Ecuador is vacant following the resignation of Mario Godoy, prompting Marco Rodríguez to propose a new candidate.

Feb 18 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Political trial process against Mario Godoy as president of the Judiciary Council begins

The National Assembly of Ecuador has commenced a political trial against Mario Godoy, who resigned as president of the Judiciary Council shortly before the session began.

Feb 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Niels Olsen on the resignation of Mario Godoy: 'The trial does not stop and censorship would be a fact'

Mario Godoy's resignation from the presidency of the Council of the Judiciary does not halt the ongoing political trial in Ecuador's National Assembly, as confirmed by Legislative President Niels Olsen.

Feb 18 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

RC prepares impeachment trial against the four members of the Council of the Judiciary

The Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party is initiating an impeachment trial against four members of Ecuador's Council of the Judiciary following the resignation of president Mario Godoy on the eve of his expected impeachment vote.

Feb 18 • 16:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Will the impeachment trial against Mario Godoy continue despite his resignation from the presidency of the Judiciary?

Mario Godoy's resignation from the presidency of the Judiciary does not stop the ongoing impeachment process initiated in the National Assembly.

Feb 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alleged pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano are at the center of the accusation against Mario Godoy in the political trial to be resolved in the Assembly

Mario Godoy is facing a political trial in Ecuador for alleged undue pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano regarding a money laundering case.

Feb 18 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy resigns from the presidency of the Judiciary Council amid impeachment trial initiated against him in the National Assembly

Mario Godoy has resigned as president of the Judiciary Council just hours before an impeachment trial against him was set to begin.

Feb 18 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the political trial against Mario Godoy in the plenary of the National Assembly on February 18

The National Assembly of Ecuador will hold its first political trial against Mario Godoy, president of the Judiciary Council, on February 18, with accusations of constitutional violations.

Feb 17 • 22:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Important Victory

Civil society achieved a significant victory by forcing Godoy to resign as president of the National Council of the Judiciary in Ecuador.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who will be the interrogators in the political trial against Mario Godoy?

The Ecuadorian National Assembly is advancing a political trial against Mario Godoy, with legislators Viviana Veloz and Franklin Samaniego set to carry out the interrogation during the plenary session.

Feb 15 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Column of Bonil

A political trial against Mario Godoy is set to take place on February 18, following the removal of Alexandra Villacís as an alternate member of the Judiciary Council.

Feb 15 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Political trial against Mario Godoy will reach the full assembly with most blocks aligned for censure, needing 101 votes

The political trial against Mario Godoy, president of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador, is set for February 18 with expected majority support for censure in the National Assembly.

Feb 14 • 20:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Political trial against Mario Godoy will be on Wednesday, February 18

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has scheduled a political trial against Mario Godoy for February 18, 2026, after a commission unanimously approved a report recommending action against him for incompetence.

Feb 14 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

River's next rival made their debut in the Primera Nacional: Ciudad de Bolívar almost won against Godoy Cruz in Mendoza

Ciudad de Bolívar recently made its debut in the Primera Nacional and nearly achieved victory against Godoy Cruz, amid River Plate's ongoing struggles.

Feb 14 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oversight Commission approves report recommending political trial against Mario Godoy for manifest inoperability

The National Assembly's Oversight Commission unanimously approved a report recommending a political trial against Mario Godoy for failure to fulfill his duties.

Feb 14 • 02:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Participation Council accelerates the selection of Godoy's alternate member but has not yet established a citizen oversight body

The Ecuadorian Participation Council is progressing with the selection of an alternate member for Mario Godoy's position despite the absence of a citizen oversight committee.

Feb 14 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy with no chances of avoiding censorship and dismissal in the National Assembly

Mario Godoy faces potential censorship and dismissal from his position in the National Judicial Council due to decisions made by major legislative factions.

Feb 13 • 22:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN closes possibilities for Mario Godoy in the impeachment trial against him

Ecuador's Acción Democrática Nacional party is pushing for the censure and removal of Mario Godoy, the president of the Council of the Judiciary, amid an impeachment trial initiated by the correísmo bloc.

Feb 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report from the Oversight Commission recommends the start of impeachment proceedings against Mario Godoy for manifest inoperability

The Oversight Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has suggested initiating impeachment proceedings against Mario Godoy, the President of the Council of the Judiciary, due to his inadequate response regarding judicial safety.

Feb 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Primera Nacional kicks off, the tournament with 36 teams that lasts 10 months and won't give a break: the favorites, the newcomers, and how to watch the matches

The Primera Nacional, Argentina's primary promotion tournament featuring 36 teams, is set to commence with a focus on transmission rights now resolved, allowing attention to shift to the contenders and debuting teams.

Feb 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís, substitute member of Mario Godoy, presents a protection action after the CNJ sends a tern to choose her replacement

Alexandra Villacís has filed a legal protection action after being removed from her position in the Judicial Council, following the National Court of Justice's recommendation for her replacement.

Feb 13 • 04:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The report on the political trial against Mario Godoy will be resolved in the Oversight Commission this Friday night

The Oversight Commission of the National Assembly is set to review the political trial report against Mario Godoy, the president of the Judiciary Council, amid calls for an extension to prepare the documentation.

Feb 13 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oversight Commission meets this Friday for report on political trial against Mario Godoy

Ecuador's Oversight Commission is set to meet to discuss a report on the political trial against Mario Godoy, the president of the Council of the Judiciary, accused of failing to perform his duties.

Feb 13 • 02:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge Mercedes Caicedo heads the shortlist for the appointment of Mario Godoy's substitute in the Judiciary

Judge Mercedes Caicedo leads the shortlist submitted to appoint a substitute for Mario Godoy at the Council of the Judiciary following the dismissal of Alexandra Villacís.

Feb 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Searching for Pirates: Netflix Announces Event with 'Luffy' from the Live Action of 'One Piece', Here are the Details

Netflix is hosting an event in Mexico featuring Luffy, played by Iñaki Godoy, as part of a promotional campaign for the upcoming season of the live-action adaptation of 'One Piece.'

Feb 12 • 02:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court admits proceeding against the appointment of prosecutor Alarcón by the Judiciary of Mario Godoy

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has accepted a constitutional complaint regarding the appointment of Chief Prosecutor Carlos Leonardo Alarcón by the Council of the Judiciary.

Feb 12 • 00:52 UTC

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