The politician, 59, was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement. He was one of the most critical voices against corruption, especially during the government of former President Rafael Correa f…
QUITO — Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country’s capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso said.
The killing comes amid a startling wave of violence in the South American nation, with drug trafficking and violent killings on the rise. “I assure you that this crime will not go unpunished,” Lasso said in a statement. “Organized crime has gone too far, but they will feel the full weight of the law.”
The politician, 59, was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement. He was one of the most critical voices against corruption, especially during the government of former President Rafael Correa from 2007 to 2017. He filed many judicial complaints against high ranking members of the Correa government.Early accounts show that several others were injured from shrapnel, though authorities did not confirm how many.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tesla Gears Up To Build A New Permanent Tent At The Fremont FactoryTesla is in the process of constructing a new permanent tent at its Fremont factory, potentially for the production of the refreshed Model 3. The project is estimated to cost $750,000.
Read more »
How the show-stopping numbers of 'Pink Ladies' build on the musical vibe of 'Grease''Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' explores innovative ways to incorporate dance numbers that resonate with the beloved John Travolta-Olivia Newton-John film. Tranter, known for writing chart-topping songs for artists like Justin Bieber and Imagine Dragons, serves as the executive music producer of the show, which premieres on Thursday.
Read more »
CSU and Marvel Fusion to Build $150M Laser and Fusion Research FacilityColorado State University is partnering with Marvel Fusion to construct a $150 million laser and fusion research facility on the university's Foothills Campus. The facility will focus on research in inertial fusion energy, lasers, photonics, and high-energy density physics.
Read more »
Developer plans to build 70 townhouses at former Batavia factory sitePulte Home Co. is proposing to build 70 townhouses on the 18-acre site of the former Siemens-Furnas factory complex in Batavia. The development would be located at McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue, with half of the townhouses being built next to H.C. Storm Elementary School. The city council will discuss the proposal at its committee of the whole meeting on Aug. 22.
Read more »