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Multiple Suspects in Assassination of Ecuador Presidential Candidate Found Dead in Prison

Six Colombian men accused of murdering Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio were found dead in a prison in Guayaquil. The killings highlight the influence of the narco-trafficking industry in Ecuador, which has ties to the government and has been responsible for extortion, recruitment, and violence. The deaths occurred just days before a runoff election, and speculation suggests that powerful figures ordered the assassination. The United States is offering rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the masterminds. President Guillermo Lasso has vowed to uncover the truth behind the crime.

via The New York Times|

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Six suspects in Ecuador presidential candidate assassination found dead in prison

Six suspects believed to be involved in the murder of Ecuador's anti-corruption presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, have been killed in a prison in Guayaquil. The suspects, all Colombian nationals, were arrested on the day of Villavicencio's assassination. The government has condemned the killings and pledged to identify those responsible for the murder. The incident comes just a week before a crucial run-off election, which has been marred by violence. Business heir Daniel Noboa, who holds a narrow lead in some polls, called for peace and demanded details of the prison incident, while his rival, Luisa Gonzalez, urged voters not to be deterred by "terror" and to vote for change.

via The Guardian|

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Colombian Suspects in Ecuador Presidential Candidate's Murder Found Dead in Jail

Six Colombian inmates, who were suspects in the murder of Ecuador's anticorruption presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, were killed in a prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The government has condemned the killings and pledged to uncover the truth behind the murders. Ecuador has seen a rise in gang-related violence and drug-trafficking activities, leading to an increase in inmate deaths and overall crime rates in the country.

via Al Jazeera English|

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