The recent appointment of Damián Larco as interim president of the Judicial Council (CJ) has prompted Alexandra Villacís to contemplate legal action regarding her status as a member of the Council. Villacís, who was acting as the substitute for Mario Godoy, was supposed to take over in case of his temporary or permanent absence. However, the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) declared Villacís's absence definitive and requested a new candidate from the president of the National Court of Justice (CNJ) to replace her.

Complicating matters for Villacís, it has come to light that she is purportedly facing an obstacle to hold a public office due to a reported debt with the Internal Revenue Service (SRI). This debt has contributed to the perception that she could not assume the presidency temporarily or permanently, which has raised numerous concerns regarding due process and her right to represent within the judiciary framework. The legal implications of this decision could extend beyond her personal circumstances, potentially impacting the governance of the Justice system in Ecuador.

If Villacís moves forward with legal action, the outcome could establish important precedents concerning the rights and protections afforded to members of Ecuador's judiciary. Legal battles in this context might also influence public trust in judicial appointive processes, reflecting broader themes of accountability and integrity within governmental institutions.