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Ecuador: 5 Suspects to Fernando Villavicencio Murder Sentenced to up to 34 Years

Ecuador Jails 5 for Fernando Villavicencio's Murder

Five members of Ecuador's largest criminal gang were sentenced for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last year.

Ecuador: Trial for the Assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio Begins

Jun 25, 2024 09:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Five suspects who were allegedly responsible for one of the Ecuadorian election's most infamous moments, the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, has now begun.

Ecuador: Fernando Villavicencio Assassination Planned by Los Lobos Gang from Jail

Feb 28, 2024 09:37 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Members of the "Los Lobos" criminal gang orchestrated the murder of Ecuador's presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, from prison. The chilling revelation points to criminal influence in a high-profile political assassination.

Ecuador: Gang Leader Moved to Maximum Security Following Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

Leader of Ecuador Gang Los Choneros Moved to Maximum Security Days After Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

Aug 14, 2023 12:40 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Thousands of Ecuador police and soldiers moved Adolfo Macias, the leader of the notorious gang Los Choneros, to a maximum-security jail.

Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Election Murder

Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Murder of Presidential Election Candidate

Aug 10, 2023 10:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso is calling on the FBI for help after the assassination of National Assembly member and Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio sent shockwaves across the country.

Ecuador: Candidate in August 2023 Presidential Election Fernando Villavicencio Shot Dead

Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated; Guillermo Lasso Vowed "Crime Will not Go Unpunished"

Aug 10, 2023 01:52 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An assassination has rocked Ecuador as presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead while leaving a campaign event in Quinto. President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination.