Following the censure and dismissal of Mario Godoy by the National Assembly, Damián Larco has been designated as the temporary president of the Judiciary Council (Consejo de la Judicatura) in Ecuador. This decision was necessitated by Godoy’s definitive removal from office and the incapacity of his alternate, Alexandra Villacís, to assume the role. The Judiciary Council made it clear that Larco will hold this position until the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (Consejo de Participación Ciudadana y Control Social) appoints a regular president and an alternate.

The political backdrop of this development includes Godoy's resignation prior to an impending impeachment trial against him in the National Assembly. His removal was a result of a substantial majority vote in the legislature, where 148 members voted in favor of his censure due to his evident incompetence in fulfilling his duties. This event marks a significant moment in Ecuador's political landscape, illustrating the challenges faced by the Judiciary and the government.

In addition, the Judiciary Council has taken steps to inform the Citizen Participation Council of the president's absence, thereby initiating the process for selecting a new head for the organization. This transition raises questions about the stability and effectiveness of Ecuador's judicial system, particularly at a time of political uncertainty and public scrutiny regarding governance and accountability.