Candidate Cristhian Joel Flores Ayala dies after elections in Villa del Rosario

Cristhian Joel Flores Ayala, a 27-year-old municipal council candidate for the Yo Creo movement, died on the night of Sunday, October 4, in Villa del Rosario, San Pedro Department.

Reports regarding the circumstances of his death and the election results vary. Local police reported that Flores suffered a period of nervousness and loss of consciousness at his home after his defeat was confirmed. However, other media outlets, citing associates, reported that he had actually secured enough votes to win a seat on the Municipal Board.

Medical professionals who attended to him confirmed his death due to sudden death. While some reports suggest a heart attack triggered by the emotional intensity of the vote counting, official medical confirmation of the exact cause is pending, and the case has been referred to the Public Ministry.