Ecuador‘s youngest mayor, Brigitte García, aged 27, was tragically found dead Sunday morning, as confirmed by the national police.
García, mayor of San Vicente, a small coastal city, was discovered shot alongside her communications director, Jairo Loor, in what appears to be a rental car. Initial investigations suggest that the shots were fired from within the vehicle.
Further inquiries into the incident are currently underway, according to the police.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Government labeled the event as a “criminal action” and referenced the country’s ongoing efforts against terrorism, organized crime, and political corruption, according to Reuters. However, no specific individuals or groups have been accused in connection with the killings.
The ministry expressed solidarity with the families of García and Loor, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring that such crimes do not go unpunished.
García, noted as Ecuador’s youngest mayor, had garnered attention for her achievements.
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