Fernando Villavicencio

Fernando Villavicencio

politician Ecuador

Fernando Villavicencio was an Ecuadorian politician and investigative journalist known for his outspoken criticism of corruption and organized crime in Ecuador. He gained national prominence during his campaign for the presidency in 2023, advocating for transparency and security reforms. Tragically, he was assassinated in August 2023, an event that highlighted the escalating violence linked to organized crime in the country and raised concerns over the safety of political figures.

Born on Nov 11, 1960 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
334,274
Power
7,233$
Sentiment
5.08
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ecuador 13 5.92 0.77% +20% 17,643,060 162,092 $108,000 992$
France 2 5.00 0.17% +10% 65,273,511 120,775 $2,700,000 4,996$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,999 $450,000 269$
Monaco 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 39,242 32 $7,800 6$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,376 $2,700,000 969$
Totals 18 196,037,598 334,274 $5,965,800 7,232$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: He is also suspected of having ordered the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in 2023. 5

BBC: Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US

France France: Fernando Villavicencio was one of the main presidential candidates in Ecuador who was assassinated in August 2023. 5

Le Monde: « Fito », le plus grand narcotrafiquant d’Equateur extradé vers les Etats-Unis

Argentina Argentina: Fernando Villavicencio was the presidential candidate whose assassination was attributed to Fito. 5

Clarín: Ecuador extradita a Estados Unidos a "Fito" Macías, el mayor capo del narcotráfico