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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
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Fernando Villavicencio was a prominent figure in Ecuadorian politics, running for president on an anti-corruption platform, which may have made him a target for organised crime groups. The involvement of a cartel leader, such as the one from Los Lobos, suggests that the assassination may have been linked to Villavicencio's efforts to tackle crime and corruption. The case has significant implications for Ecuador's ongoing struggles with organised crime and political violence.
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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
9 Aug, 15:34
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