Ecuador's Youngest Mayor Brigitte García Found Shot Dead

Ecuador's youngest mayor, Brigitte García, and her advisor were found shot to death in a vehicle amid a state of emergency. The 27-year-old mayor of San Vicente, a member of the left-wing Citizen Revolution Party, was allegedly assassinated, prompting concerns about safety in Ecuador. The killings occurred during a state of war against gangs, with the government extending the emergency order to combat violence. The U.S. Embassy advised American citizens to exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to the ongoing conflict.