Mario Godoy Naranjo was removed from his position as president of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador after a political trial in which he was accused of manifest incompetence in fulfilling his responsibilities. The National Assembly, on February 18, 2026, voted overwhelmingly with 158 votes in favor and one abstention to censure him. Notably, Godoy did not attend the session to defend himself against the allegations. Earlier that morning, he submitted his irrevocable resignation, a move likely made in anticipation of the Assembly's decision.