Ecuador Election: MURDER of Third Politician after Candidates Assassination

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  • A recent surge of political violence in Ecuador has resulted in the deaths of several political leaders, including the recent assassination of a local party leader outside his home.
  • Presidential candidate Fernando Villalves Encillo was shot and killed after a rally in Quito, highlighting the ongoing violence and insecurity in the country.
  • Ecuador is grappling with increased homicides and drug-related crimes, with drug cartels taking advantage of coastal areas for cocaine production.
  • Despite the risks, front-running candidate Luisa González refuses to wear a bulletproof vest in public appearances.
  • Environmental activist Christine Zorita has taken the place of the slain candidate, with heightened security measures being implemented by the party.


A recent surge of political violence in Ecuador has claimed the lives of free political leaders in the last month. The most recent shooting happened outside the city of Esmeraldes, with a local party leader shot dead outside his home on Monday. This comes less than a week after presidential candidate Fernando Villalves Encillo was shot three times in the head after a rally in the capital, Quito. Ecuador's violence is happening against a backdrop of increased homicides and drug-related crimes. It has been widely reported that drug cartels are exploiting Ecuador's coastal areas of Peru and Colombia, where cocaine is being produced. Despite the alarming risks, front-running presidential candidate Luisa González is choosing not to wear a bulletproof vest in public. Replacing Villalves Encillo now sits environmental activist Christine Zorita, his party enhancing security measures as they continue his legacy.


With Ecuadorians set to vote on August 20 for new representatives and a president, the incoming leaders are under increased pressure to tackle these urgent issues effectively.


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