The Acción Democrática National (ADN) party in Ecuador faced a setback as it could not gather the minimum of 101 votes needed to revoke parliamentary immunity for Mónica Palacios, a member of the correísmo political movement. This decision came during a virtual session of the National Assembly on March 5, 2026, where the judges' request to process Palacios for the crime of defamation, following a complaint by Mishel Mancheno, the first vice president of the Assembly and an ADN legislator, was discussed.

During the National Assembly's session, only Ana Belén Tapia, an ADN assemblywoman, participated in the debate, proposing the approval of the judge's authorization. However, the motion to lift Palacios' immunity garnered only 77 votes from official party members and their allies, falling short of the required majority. In contrast, 64 assembly members from the opposition bloc, primarily from the Revolución Ciudadana party, opposed the motion, showcasing the deep political divide within the assembly.

This event highlights the challenges faced by the ADN in advancing their agenda against members of the opposing correísmo faction, especially in a fragmented political landscape. The failure to strip Palacios of her immunity suggests ongoing tension among political factions and raises questions regarding the legal and political implications for the involved parties amidst Ecuador's current political climate.