Ecuador: Villavicencio assassination probe still preliminary, extrajudicial execution alleged

Ecuador's investigation into the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio remains in preliminary phase, with prosecutors reportedly examining possible extrajudicial execution and murder charges. The slow pace and framing suggest potential state involvement or procedural gaps, though details remain unconfirmed. This matters as it affects public trust in Ecuador's rule of law amid ongoing security crises.