Darwin Sinmaleza Sanmartín

Darwin Sinmaleza Sanmartín was a captain in the Ecuadorian National Police who tragically lost his life during an ambush on February 21, 2023, in Cañar. His death highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement in the region and sparked significant public outcry and demands for justice. The circumstances surrounding his assassination have led to calls for accountability regarding the judicial process and the handling of the case against the alleged perpetrator, Manuel O.