2 calon pilihan raya tempatan di Ecuador maut ditembak
Seorang wanita turut maut dalam serangan bersenjata di Huaquillas, wilayah pesisir pantai El Oro pada malam Isnin.
Huaquillas, a coastal town in Ecuador, witnessed a tragic double murder on Monday night during a political rally. Two candidates who are up for local elections on November 29th were fatally shot while attending the gathering near Los Israelitas. Reports suggest that the victims are former Huaquillas mayor Ronald Farfan, who aspires to reclaim the position, and Cristhian Rugel, a municipal council candidate.
The victims were among several politicians present at the political rally when the shooting took place. Police are investigating various potential motives for the attack, including threats and provocations by criminal groups. According to official statistics, El Oro province has recorded nearly 1,000 murders so far this year, marking a 50% increase compared to the same period last year.
Ecuadorian citizens are set to head to the polls on November 29th to vote for the regional governor, vice governor, municipal mayors, council members, and rural district members.
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