In a decisive move, the Justice Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly met on February 28 and unanimously approved a recommendation for the legislative plenary to reject the 2025 Annual Judiciary Report presented by Mario Godoy, the former president of the Judiciary Council. The report was found to have "substantial omissions, structural weaknesses, and a lack of transparency," which the Commission argues are critical failings that do not reflect a strategic management approach aligned with the judiciary's needs or societal demands.

The Commission's analysis highlights that the report and responses from the Judiciary under Godoy's leadership fail to demonstrate compliance with constitutional functions, particularly Article 181 of the Ecuadorian Constitution, along with necessary provisions of the Organic Code of the Judiciary. This assertion underscores concerns about the operational efficacy and transparency of the judiciary in serving the Ecuadorian public effectively.

This recommendation comes after Mario Godoy was censured and removed from his position shortly before the Commission's decision, receiving 148 votes in favor of his dismissal. These events reflect a growing scrutiny of judicial leadership in Ecuador and signal potential changes in how the judiciary might be held accountable moving forward, as well as a public call for enhanced governance and responsiveness within the judicial system.