The assembly members formally return this Monday, when Godoy is scheduled to appear before the plenary to answer for allegations of pressure and threats against anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano, related to a drug trafficking and money laundering case.

The case gained prominence after the release of audio recordings that allegedly implicate Henry Gaibor, a former official of the Judiciary and a close collaborator of Godoy, in efforts to influence judicial decisions.

Serrano denounced the interference, despite which he issued a guilty verdict, and stated that he received direct threats during the proceedings.

Meanwhile, ten judges specializing in corruption and organized crime cases warned of a climate of insecurity, operational inadequacies, and a lack of institutional support within the Ecuadorian judicial system.

The opposition bloc of the Citizen Revolution (RC) initiated impeachment proceedings against Godoy and filed requests for prosecution against five members of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control for supporting his appointment despite prior challenges.

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