Quito, Aug 10 – Mr. Fernando Villavicencio Ecuadorian presidential candidate Was assassinated after campaigning in Guto yesterday.
Mr. Villavicencio Is one of the candidates for the presidency of Ecuador. Was shot dead by a villain last night while leaving a stadium in Quito After completing his election speech before the first round of presidential elections on August 20
Ecuador's major newspaper reported that Mr. Villavicencio He was shot three times in the head and was taken to the hospital. but was unable to hold his life back a few days ago Mr. Villavicencio He complained that he and his team were being threatened with death.
Mr. Fernando Villavicencio Ecuadorian presidential candidate
President Guillermo Lasso called an urgent meeting of senior security officials, saying the killing of Villavicencio was an event that had shocked and upset the nation. And identified as the work of a criminal gang along with announcing that the perpetrators must be brought to justice by requesting relevant agencies to take full legal action At the same time, he sent a message of condolence and encouragement to Mr. Villavicencio's family.
Villavicencio, 59, a former journalist and former member of parliament, is one of eight presidential candidates. The latest popular poll found that it came in second with around 13 percent of the popular vote behind Luisa Gonzalez, a lawyer close to former President Rafael. Correa.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency