Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed at a political rally in the country's capital. President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination and suggested organized crime was behind it. Villavicencio was known for speaking out against corruption and was one of eight candidates in the upcoming presidential vote. Ecuador has seen an increase in violence, drug trafficking, and gang activity in recent years. Videos on social media showed the candidate being surrounded by guards before being shot. Several others were injured in the incident. Villavicencio had previously received death threats and had reported them to authorities.

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