Presidential candidate in Ecuador assassinated
In a coordinated assault, Ecuador’s presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated at a campaign rally in the capital city. The country’s president, Guillermo Lasso, and several local media outlets, confirmed the tragic news. President Lasso took to a social media platform, previously known as Twitter, to express his deep shock and outrage over the incident. He offered his heartfelt condolences to Villavicencio’s bereaved wife and daughters, and assured the nation that the culprits would not …