During a political trial against Mario Godoy, the president of Ecuador's Judiciary Council, requests to hold a closed session for his defense were made but not approved due to insufficient votes.
A political trial is currently underway against Mario Godoy, the president of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador, accused by five assembly members from the Revolutionary Citizen bench of alleged failure to fulfill his duties. During the initial stage of evidence practice, two requests were submitted to declare the session as reserved for the accused to present his defense without public access. However, the motion failed to secure enough votes, highlighting the contentious nature of the proceedings. The session of the Oversight Commission was convened in the afternoon on February 8, 2026, and after the first 30 minutes of evidence presentation, a motion was brought forth by Luigi García, an assembly member, to restrict access to information from the Ministry of the Interior. Despite the request being backed by a substantial portion of the committee, it was rejected due to a lack of consensus among the members, signifying deep divisions over the case. This political trial is significant not only for Godoy's future but also for the stability of Ecuador's judicial system amidst ongoing political tensions. The outcome of this case could set a precedent regarding accountability and the standards for conduct expected of judicial leaders in Ecuador, thus impacting public trust in the judiciary and government institutions.
