Assassination of Brigitte Garcia, Mayor of San Vicente, Ecuador

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The youngest mayor in Ecuador's history, Brigitte Garcia, was found shot dead alongside her communications director in a car on the side of a road in Ecuador. The incident is believed to be an assassination. The country is facing a wave of violence linked to drug trafficking.

Key Points

  • Brigitte Garcia, the youngest mayor in Ecuador's history, was found shot dead alongside her communications director
  • The incident is believed to be an assassination linked to the wave of violence in Ecuador blamed on drug trafficking
  • Ecuador's President has declared a state of emergency in response to the violence

Pros

  • Awareness of violence and political assassinations in Ecuador

Cons

  • Loss of young political leader