Ecuadorian presidential candidate dies after shooting at campaign rally

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Ecuadorian presidential candidate dies after shooting at campaign rally

The Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, known for speaking up against corruption, was shot as he left a campaign event in Quito, days before an election where the central issue is the country’s slide into violence and crime. Authorities said the suspected assailant later died from injuries sustained during a shootout that led to his capture

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated

Date: August 10, 2023