The official party Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) of Ecuador has announced its intention to censure and remove Mario Godoy, the president of the Council of the Judiciary. This move is further supported by the position of the Revolución Ciudadana (RC) bloc, among others, indicating that Godoy faces significant challenges in the upcoming impeachment process. The combined votes from these parties could lead to a near-unanimous decision against Godoy, marking a critical turning point in his political career.

The impeachment trial arises from recommendations contained in a report prepared by Ferdinan Álvarez, chairman of the Oversight Commission, suggesting that Godoy has demonstrated manifest incompetence. The report is set to be discussed during a meeting scheduled for the night of February 13, 2026, and it serves as the basis for the political trial initiated by the correísta bloc. This situation underlines the volatile political landscape in Ecuador where alliances amongst parties can dictate the outcomes of significant judicial and political positions.

The potential censure and removal of Godoy, should it occur, would not only reflect the ongoing tensions between different political factions in Ecuador, notably between the correísmo and the official parties, but it may also set a precedent for future political accountability within the judiciary. Godoy's political future hangs in balance as the votes from his adversaries seem almost assured, signaling a critical moment for both his leadership and the efficacy of the Council of the Judiciary.