The candidates for the presidency of Ecuador announced the suspension of campaign activities this Wednesday night (09), after the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, one of the main competitors of the electoral process scheduled for the next 20th. He was shot in the afternoon, after leaving a campaign engagement in Quito, the country’s capital.
The presidential candidates lamented what happened in statements on social networks.
The leader of the electoral polls, Luisa Gonzáles, suspended a rally that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday night in Quito. On her social networks, she condemned the attack and demanded that the government investigate the act and find those responsible.
Yaku Pérez, from the Claro que é Possível alliance, commented on the murder on social media: “Consterned by the tragic and condemnable murder of Fernando Villavicencio. My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. This fact will not go unpunished, #Ecuador does not deserve one more death, it is time for us to unite and recover La Paz”, he commented.
Otto Sonnenholzner, from the Vamos Agir alliance, made a short statement on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. “Our deepest condolences and deepest solidarity with the loved ones of Fernando Villavicencio. May God keep him in his glory. Our country has gotten out of control.”
Jan Topic, from the Por um País sem Medo alliance, followed the same line. “As an Ecuadorian, I deeply regret the murder of Fernando Villavicencio at the hands of criminals. My condolences to the family and solidarity with his followers and friends. Today, more than ever, the need to act with a firm hand against crime is reiterated. May God have him in his glory.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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