The National Assembly sworn in Mercedes Caicedo as the new president of the Judicial Council (CJ), the body responsible for the administration and control of the Judicial Branch in Ecuador.
The appointment was made after its selection by the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control, based on a list sent by the National Court of Justice.
During his first speech, Caicedo stated that his administration will be focused on strengthening judicial independence, ensuring transparency and combating corruption within the system.
