Fabián Fabara, a member of the Judiciary Council (CJ), publicly clarified that the CJ plenary was not consulted about the recent removal of deputy judge Alexandra Villacís Parada, nor regarding the appointment of a replacement for Mario Godoy, the president of the Judiciary Council who has taken a leave. His statements come after the general director of the CJ sent a letter to the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) to initiate the process for nominating a deputy judge. This has raised questions about the procedural integrity of such significant judicial moves.

Fabara emphasized that the plenary had not discussed or issued any resolution concerning the temporary presidency of the CJ in light of Godoy's absence. His remarks were made on February 9, 2026, and shared on social media, suggesting a potential lack of transparency or collaboration within the operations of the Judiciary Council. This situation highlights the tension between various judicial institutions in Ecuador and points to possible governance issues.

The implications of this situation could be far-reaching, affecting not just the internal workings of the Judiciary Council but also the public’s perception of the judiciary's independence and integrity. As concerns about legal governance rise, this incident may prompt further scrutiny over the appointment processes within the CJ and the relationships between the various judicial and governmental bodies in Ecuador.