Ecuadorian prosecutors have charged a former minister and six other people, including the leader of the Los Lobos cartel, in connection with the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- A former Ecuadorian minister has been charged over the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, the BBC reported.
- Prosecutors have accused six other people in the case.
- Those accused include the leader of the cartel Los Lobos.
- The six additional suspects are alleged to have played an indirect role in the murder.
Prosecutors in Ecuador have charged a former government minister in connection with the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, according to the BBC.
Alongside the ex-minister, prosecutors have accused six other people in the case. Among them is the leader of the cartel known as Los Lobos, the BBC reported.
Prosecutors say the six additional individuals are alleged to have had an indirect role in the murder of Villavicencio.
It is not yet clear from the available reporting what specific charges each of the accused faces or when the case will proceed to trial.
Why it matters
The charges expand those accused in the assassination case to include a former government official and the leader of the Los Lobos cartel, according to the BBC.
Frequently asked questions
Who has been charged in the Villavicencio assassination case?
According to the BBC, a former Ecuadorian minister and six other people have been charged, including the leader of the cartel Los Lobos.
What role are the additional suspects accused of playing?
Prosecutors accuse the six other individuals of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, the BBC reported.
Who was Fernando Villavicencio?
Fernando Villavicencio was a presidential candidate in Ecuador who was assassinated. The sources do not provide further biographical details.