Ecuadorian prosecutor presents ruling on the murder of Fernando Villavicencio: complex criminal plot uncovered.

The prosecutor Ana Hidalgo from Ecuador has presented her accusatory opinion against six detainees for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, which occurred on August 9, 2023. The crime shocked the country and revealed a complex criminal network behind the planning and execution of the attack. The material author of the murder was identified as Johan David Castillo López, alias 'Ito', who died on the same day in a Flagrancia Unit. After his capture, the police identified a criminal known as 'Chupado' through security cameras near the crime scene. This led to a raid in the Monjas sector in Quito, where six Colombians were found with weapons and ammunition. These six Colombians were the first to be prosecuted for Villavicencio's murder, but were later killed in the Penitentiary of the Litoral in Guayaquil. The investigation revealed that the order to kill Villavicencio had come from the Latacunga prison, controlled by the criminal gang Los Lobos and led by Carlos Edwin Angulo, alias 'Invisible'. The prosecution charged six more people, including 'Invisible' and Laura Castillo, alias 'Flaca', for the planning of the crime and logistical provision. It was established that Laura Castillo, a member of Los Lobos, coordinated meetings before the murder and provided weapons and vehicles to the hitmen. Additionally, it was revealed that Los Lobos feared that Villavicencio would become president and change the penal codes, threatening their criminal operations. The complexity of the criminal plot behind the murder of Fernando Villavicencio has shocked Ecuadorian society. The connections between prisons, criminal gangs, and the meticulous planning of the crime highlight the need to strengthen the justice and security system in the country. The figure of Villavicencio, a prominent investigative journalist and politician, leaves a legacy of courage in the fight against corruption and impunity in Ecuador. His murder not only represents a loss for his family and followers, but also serves as a reminder of the challenges facing the country in its pursuit of justice and transparency in political life.