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Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa González, who won the election in the first round, said on Friday that her life was in danger, so she will wear a bulletproof
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa González, who won the election in the first round, said on Friday that her life was in danger, so she will wear a bulletproof vest and will have the protection of the Armed Forces of the country.
Violence and crime have skyrocketed in the streets and prisons of Ecuador as the government cracks down on bloodshed. blames gang disputes related to drug trafficking and common crime.
Photo: Facebook (Luisa Gonzalez)
The ongoing electoral battle, which will run its second round on October 15, has been overshadowed by the assassination of anti-corruption candidate Fernando Villavicencio. a fact that is still under investigation.
“I was forced to put on a bulletproof vest and accept the government’s offer to The armed forces also keep me safe“Gonzalez said at a meeting with tour operators from Otavalo, Imbabura province.
“Unfortunately, I have to conduct a political campaign in a situation where a candidate has been killed, and today I am threatened with my life for being the most likely candidate for the presidency of the republicGonzalez added.
Two car bombs even rocked the capital on Wednesday evening, which, according to the authorities, led to acts of violence. may be related to control operations inside prisonsincluding prisoner transfers.
The Attorney General’s Office of Ecuador launched an investigation against a citizen who allegedly claimed possession of bombs for the attempt on Gonzalez’s lifeThis is stated in the statement of his party Revolución Ciudadana.
Photo: Facebook (Luisa Gonzalez)
Gonzalez, a protégé of former President Rafael Correa who vowed to revive his social programs, received 33.6% support in the first round of elections last month. On the ballot, he will face Daniel Noboa, a young businessman who came second in the first round.
The candidate stated that, if elected, she would declare a security emergency and will immediately have 500 million dollars Strengthen the public force with equipment.
Photo: Facebook (Luisa Gonzalez)
(Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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