World Oct 07 Seven men accused of killing Ecuadorian presidential candidate slain inside prison By Associated Press
World Aug 11 Ecuador detains 6 Colombians in assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio Ecuador will hold six Colombian men as the country probes their involvement in the slaying of a presidential candidate whose life’s work was fighting crime and corruption. By Gabriela Molina and Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
World Aug 10 Ecuador declares state of emergency following assassination of presidential candidate promoting anti-corruption Villavicencio had reported receiving multiple death threats, including from affiliates of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, one of a slew of international organized crime groups that now operate in Ecuador. By Gonzalo Solano, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
World Aug 09 A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event 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. By Associated Press