Guillermo Lasso

International manhunt for trafficker implicated in assassination

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GUAYAQUIL, EC – An international manhunt has been initiated by Ecuadorian authorities following the disappearance of an inmate, dubbed as “the most-wanted prisoner,” from a maximum-security prison in Guayaquil. The inmate, Jose Adolfo Macias, also known as “Fito,” is the reputed leader of the notorious Los Choneros criminal organization. He was serving a 34-year sentence for serious crimes, including drug trafficking and murder. Macias was implicated in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate …

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Ecuadorian presidential candidate assassinated at campaign stop

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In a shocking turn of events, Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate in Ecuador, was fatally shot during a campaign rally in the nation’s capital. This information was confirmed by the country’s president, Guillermo Lasso, and various local media outlets. President Lasso expressed his outrage and shock over the incident on Twitter. He extended his condolences to Villavicencio’s wife and daughters, and assured the public that the perpetrators of this heinous crime would face the full …

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