After the deadly attack on Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio (59) on Wednesday, an armed group called “Los Lobos” (The Wolves) has now claimed responsibility for the murder. A confession video railed against corrupt politicians. In addition, the masked announce further attacks.
As reported, Villavicencio was shot dead by strangers after an election campaign in the capital Quito when he tried to get into his car. A suspect was arrested after the gunfight with serious injuries, according to the Public Prosecution Service. An ambulance crew subsequently confirmed his death. In addition, according to another tweet from the authority, at least nine people were injured in the incident.
“This is a political crime of a terrorist nature and we have no doubt that this assassination is an attempt to sabotage the electoral process,” President Guillermo Lasso said after the attack. Armed forces have been mobilized across the country to ensure the security of citizens, peace and free and democratic elections. National mourning and a 60-day state of emergency were declared. The United States Federal Police FBI was also asked to assist in the investigation.
“It Will Happen Again”
According to the authorities, six suspects have already been arrested. They are all from Colombia. It is still unclear where the “wolves” who claimed responsibility for the attack came from. In their confession video, they explain: “We want to make it clear to all the Ecuadorian people that every time corrupt politicians break their promises and use our money worth millions of dollars to fund their election campaign, they will be eliminated. We, the organization Los Lobos, take responsibility for tonight’s events and it will happen again if the corrupt don’t keep their word.”
Source: Krone
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