Santiago Rodríguez Zambrano
Santiago Rodríguez Zambrano was the president of Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) de El Carmen, a second-division football club in Manabí, Ecuador. He was assassinated on June 14, 2023, in a restaurant during an armed attack that also claimed the life of one of his bodyguards. Rodríguez, a lawyer by profession, was known for his charismatic presence on social media, amassing over a million followers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where he shared motivational content. His leadership at LDU was marked by significant moves, including the signing of former Ecuadorian footballer Jaime Iván Kaviedes, which brought national attention to the club. Beyond football, Rodríguez was dedicated to social causes, founding an organization to help youths struggling with addiction and participating in real estate ventures in his community. His recent activities included announcing a new player signing and celebrating a 5-0 victory with the team prior to his tragic death. The investigation into his murder is ongoing, and the incident has left the local community in shock.
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Ecuador:
Santiago Rodríguez Zambrano, president of the Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) of El Carmen, was murdered along with his bodyguard in an armed attack.
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Ecuador:
Santiago Rodríguez Zambrano, president of Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) de El Carmen, was assassinated on Saturday night in a restaurant.
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