Marcelo Lasso Saavedra

Marcelo Lasso Saavedra is a key witness in the ongoing Magnicidio FV case concerning the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Recently, he testified that he received a substantial sum of $200,000 to alter his testimony in favor of Xavier Jordán, who is implicated as one of the masterminds behind the assassination. Lasso's involvement in the case highlights the allegations of corruption and intimidation that surround the proceedings, as he has reportedly been approached multiple times to change his statements under duress. His testimonies are crucial in uncovering the complex network of influence and threats that have pervaded the judicial process related to Villavicencio's assassination.