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Ecuador Declares State of Emergency After Presidential Candidate Shot Dead

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Summary: Presidential candidate Fernando Villegasencio shot dead after campaign event. Authorities declare state of emergency following the shooting. Villegasencio's campaign focused on ending corruption and organized crime . Candidate's defiance against criminal threats underscored his commitment. Criminal gang Los Lobos claims responsibility, but authorities arrest suspects. Ecuador grapples with increasing violence and in security amidst political transition. President Lasso unveils measures to combat rising violence . Nation mourns Villegasencio's death and questions its security situation. Ecuador 's...

Donald Trump Lashes Out Over Fresh Criminal Charges

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Summary: Former President Donald Trump faces new criminal charges related to an alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Evidence includes digital captures of attempts to manipulate the voting system, illegal data access from voting machines, and coercive tactics by Trump. Over 160 criminal actions are detailed in the indictment, highlighting a coordinated effort to undermine the election process. Racketeering charges are brought against 19 accused individuals, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani. The legal proceedings raise questions about the potential for encouraging violence and the consequences for...