Former alternate member of the Judiciary Council, Alexandra Villacís, has withdrawn her legal action following her separation from the Council and the nomination of her replacement.
Alexandra Villacís, the former alternate member of the Judiciary Council, has officially withdrawn her action for protection with precautionary measures that she filed after her separation from the Council of the Judiciary. This came in the wake of the nomination process initiated by the President of the National Court of Justice, Marco Rodríguez, who sent a ternary list to the Council for the appointment of her successor. This decision was formalized in a letter sent to Judge Natacha Centeno Vera in Guayaquil on February 19, 2026.
The legal action, which was submitted on February 12, sought to contest the actions of six officials, including Damián Larco, President of the Judiciary Council, and others involved in the replacement process. Villacís's nomination was brought into question by her decision to challenge these processes through her legal action, indicating her contention with the circumstances surrounding her departure from the Judiciary Council. The decision to withdraw the complaint marks a significant shift in her approach following the unfolding legal and administrative proceedings.
The implications of this withdrawal could resonate in both political and legal domains within Ecuador, potentially impacting ongoing discussions regarding the functioning and transparency of the Judiciary Council and the surrounding political dynamics. As Villacís steps back from the judicial conflict, it may lead to a clearer pathway for her successor's appointment and stabilize the Judiciary Council’s operations amidst scrutiny from civil society and political entities.
