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Fernando Villavicencio
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Rising homicide and political violence in Latin America
3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated
Latest: Latin American crime: High-profile assassination charges and regional violence
In late July 2026, data from the Observatory of Gender Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean showed that more than 3,800 women were killed in feminicide cases in 2024, marking a rise from previous years. UN Women o
Argentina political investigations
2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuadorian prosecutors accuse seven people in Villavicencio assassination case
In early August 2026 Argentine prosecutors expanded their scrutiny of high‑profile figures. On 5 August, an accounting audit of former cabinet chief Martín Insaurralde led to a money‑laundering probe that also implicated
Ecuador internal conflict and violence surge
3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuador's homicide rate hits record despite falling poverty
Mid‑2026 data showed a record 3,909 forced‑disappearance complaints, most from Guayas, Pichincha and Manabí, with women comprising over half and a sharp rise in missing minors. The same period confirmed a homicide surge:
Ecuador state surveillance controversy
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuador's State Surveillance Practices Raise Privacy and Security Concerns
In early July 2026, former Guayaquil security chief Fernando Cornejo called for a hearing before the Ecuadorian Assembly, alleging the existence of a secret “mirror room” of surveillance cameras. The request highlighted
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Ecuador broadcasts documentary on Fernando Villavicencio assassination on national TV
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