5 suspects, including gang leader Carlos Angulo, are on trial in Ecuador for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who investigated government corruption.

5 suspects, including drug trafficking gang leader Carlos Angulo, are on trial in Ecuador for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was killed in August 2021. Villavicencio, a former journalist, had investigated government corruption and vowed to tackle links between gangs and politicians if elected. The suspects could face 22-26 years in prison if convicted.