Ecuador: Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated at a campaign event in Quito area the evening of Aug. 9

Event

Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated at a campaign event in Quito at approximately 18:10. Preliminary reports indicate several armed individuals shot him to death; several others are injured in the incident.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed the advice of security personnel. If violence occurs nearby, seek shelter in a secure, non-government building. Plan for likely travel delays in the affected area.