Just one day after the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, Ecuador is once again shocked by a new attack. This time, the goal was Estefany Puente, candidate for assembly. Two men on a motorcycle fired out of control at the vehicle in which she was traveling. She has emerged unharmed from the attack.

In the case of Villavicencio, the six alleged perpetrators of the crime They are already in prison. All of them are of Colombian nationality. They were arrested in a police raid where several firearms: pistols, rifles including grenades. Thus, a cold-blooded murder occurred that has shocked an Ecuadorian society that has taken to the streets.

The crime has exposed the serious crisis of violence that the country is experiencing; It is clear, fight against corruption, in Ecuador, it can cost you your life. Something that Villavicencio himself was very aware of, based on some of his statements: “They have told me to wear the vest, but here I am. Sweaty shirt.”

Right now, there are seven murders a day in the country. In the last three years, the crime rate has increased to almost 70%. Extortion and kidnapping have skyrocketed 300% since 2022. In Spain, Ecuadorians are following the case with great concern: “It is uncontrolled violence in all spaces.” All this, nine days before the elections.