The Ecuadorian government’s response to a complaint surrounding the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent presidential candidate for the Construye movement, has garnered considerable attention.
Government rejects complaint regarding murder of Fernando Villavicencio
Published on August 21, 2023
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