Ecuador prosecutor probes Villavicencio murder, questions ex-minister Zapata

Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office has interviewed former Interior Minister Juan Zapata in connection with the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, focusing on the role of an alleged hitman known as 'Ito.' The investigation seeks to clarify the chain of command and possible official involvement in the 2023 killing. This marks a notable step in a high-profile case that has raised questions about state complicity.