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Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for his anti-corruption message assassinated
Aug. 11, 202302:17
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Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for his anti-corruption message assassinated

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Fernando Villavicencio was standing in front of a crowd promising to take down gangs at one of his presidential campaign rallies. Moments later he was shot and killed, just weeks before the presidential election. NBC News’ Guad Venegas has the latest. Aug. 11, 2023

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