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Ecuador Court Sentences Five to Up to 34 Years for Murder of Presidential Candidate

Jul 13, 2024, 07:49 AM

A court in Ecuador has sentenced five individuals to prison for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The sentences range from 12 to 34 years. Villavicencio, a journalist and former legislator, was assassinated in August 2023 in Quito. The court's decision comes as a significant move in addressing political violence in the country.