Exporters and business unions condemn the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, which took place on the afternoon of August 9 after he left a political rally at a school in Quito.
With statements published on social networks, they also expressed solidarity with the family and close people of the former member of parliament and called for facing insecurity.
“From the Federation of Ecuadorian Exporters (Fedexpor), we deeply support the family and friends of Fernando Villavicencio, victims of an unimaginable and incomprehensible act in a democratic regime, as well as all those who were affected by this reprehensible crime. We condemn this act of extreme violence that reflects the insecurity in which the country is immersed,” said Fedexpor in a document that was shared on X (Twitter).
Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was killed after a rally in the north center of Quito
The exporters’ union points out that the situation the country is going through calls on citizens in general and sectors without distinction to join efforts in order to “restore the right to live in peace”.
From the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters, we deeply support the family and friends of Fernando Villavicencio, victims of an unimaginable and incomprehensible act in a democratic regime, as well as all those affected by this reprehensible crime. pic.twitter.com/JcVt28kegl
— FEDEXPOR (@Fedexpor) August 10, 2023
For its part, the Quito Chamber of Commerce rejects “the environment of insecurity that Ecuador is going through after the acts committed against presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio” and at the same time expresses its condolences to the relatives and loved ones of Villavicencio.
We reject the environment of insecurity that Ecuador is going through after the acts committed against the presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
from #CCQ and his board of directors, our condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/spvxawVqcj
– Chamber of Commerce of Quito (@lacamaradequito) August 10, 2023
The Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil made a similar statement, which “strongly condemns the violence” and demands that the authorities “take drastic measures to restore peace to our country”.
Considering what happened in the country. pic.twitter.com/tjUJINJcqZ
— Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil (@lacamaragye) August 10, 2023
Meanwhile, the Ecuadorian Business Committee states that “before the unfortunate death of Fernando Villavicencio, who was alive,” they extended “a message of solidarity to his family and loved ones.”
He @CeEkvadorac before the unfortunate death of the one who was in life @VillaFernando_ candidate for president of the Republic of Ecuador, journalist and Ecuadorian politician.
We send a sincere message of solidarity to his family and loved ones.
Peace in your… pic.twitter.com/iNeSdNTHP9– Ecuadorian Business Council (@CeEcuatoriano) August 10, 2023
After Villavicencio’s murder, the State Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of six people involved in the crime.
In addition, the government declared a state of emergency at the national level for 60 days due to “serious internal unrest”.
Source: Eluniverso
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