On Wednesday, popular presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated at a campaign event in Quito, Ecuador. The incident has been linked to organized crime, prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a two-month state of emergency. Villavicencio's death has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of other candidates in the upcoming elections, with President Lasso assuring the public that the elections will still take place as scheduled. Villavicencio's legacy will live on in the fight against corruption and organized crime.