Three Political Leaders Killed in Ecuador Amid Rising Violence

A local leader of Rafael Correa's party was assassinated in the northern province of Esmeraldas.
Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who had vowed to combat organized crime, was also assassinated.
Violence has surged in Ecuador as it has become a hub for drug trafficking.
The killings have raised concerns about Sunday's presidential election being held amid rising criminality.
Leading candidate Luisa González has promised to take a tough stance on crime if elected.