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Fernando Villavicencio

October 8, 2023

Six hitmen connected to assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate killed in prison

The Litoral Penitentiary, where the suspects where killed, is the biggest prison in Ecuador and has the reputation of being the most dangerous in the country.

Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio (Credit: Daily Sabah)
August 14, 2023

Journalist Zurita to replace assassinated Ecuador’s presidential candidate in August 20 election

Mr Zurita is an investigative journalist, as was the murdered Mr Villavicencio.

Christian Zurita and Fernando Villavicencio
August 10, 2023

Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency after assassination of presidential candidate

President Guillermo Lasso announced a 60-day state of emergency after Wednesday’s assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio (Credit: Daily Sabah)

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