Verónica Sarauz
EcuadorpoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent Ecuadorian presidential candidate who was assassinated in August 2023. Recently, she accused Ecuador's Attorney General, Diana Salazar, of pressuring her to falsely implicate former President Rafael Correa in her husband's murder, claiming that the allegations were fabricated to mislead the investigation. Sarauz has publicly denounced the alleged collusion between Salazar and current President Daniel Noboa, suggesting a cover-up involving narcotrafficking and corruption within the state. Her statements have drawn significant media attention and sparked controversy in Ecuador's political landscape ahead of the presidential elections.
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Verónica Sarauz is the ex-wife of Fernando Villavicencio and is involved in the legal proceedings following his assassination.
Audiencia preparatoria de juicio: siete sospechosos del crimen de Fernando Villavicencio presentarán sus argumentos el próximo 11 de agosto | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-09
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and spoke about the threats he faced.
La exposición de la foto de la piscina y la candidatura presidencial, los momentos que marcaron el destino de Fernando Villavicencio | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-09
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and is mentioned in the context of the investigation.
Fiscal acusa a exministro José Serrano y otras seis personas de autores mediatos del asesinato de Fernando Villavicencio | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-08
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and provided testimony regarding threats he faced.
Fiscalía avanza con la exposición de los elementos que mantiene para acusar al exlegislador Ronny Aleaga como ‘autor mediato’ del crimen de Fernando Villavicencio | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-05
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and provided testimony regarding threats against him.
Ronny Aleaga, alias ‘Ruso’, y las coordinaciones realizadas para materializar el asesinato de Fernando Villavicencio; Fiscalía presenta los elementos que tiene contra el exlegislador correísta | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-04
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and involved in the case.
En Quito se retoma la audiencia preparatoria de juicio en el caso Magnicidio FV; Tamia y Amanda Villavicencio son representadas en la causa por una defensora pública | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-08-03
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and a particular accuser in the Magnicidio case.
Por séptimo día la Fiscalía presenta sus elementos de prueba en el caso Magnicidio FV; Marcelo Lasso vuelve a interrumpir la audiencia preparatoria de juicio | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-10
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of the assassinated politician Fernando Villavicencio and is involved in the Magnicidio FV case as a particular accuser.
Caso Magnicidio FV: juez deja abierta la puerta para que se investiguen hechos denunciados dentro del pedido de exclusión de Verónica Sarauz como acusadora particular | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-07Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and is part of the legal actions following his assassination.
Caso Magnicidio FV: más de noventa elementos de convicción presenta Fiscalía en cinco días de audiencia preparatoria de juicio, diligencia continúa el lunes | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-03
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of Fernando Villavicencio and was accused of actions favoring the defendants.
José Serrano, Xavier Jordán, Ronny Aleaga y otros cuatro procesados son acusados por la Fiscalía como ‘autores mediatos’ del asesinato de Fernando Villavicencio | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-06-30
Verónica Sarauz defended her right to be a private accuser in the case of her late husband Fernando Villavicencio.
Caso Magnicidio FV: Tamia y Amanda Villavicencio piden excluir a Verónica Sarauz como acusadora particular del proceso | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-06-19
Verónica Sarauz is the legal representative of the minor child of Fernando Villavicencio.
Caso Magnicidio FV: Fiscalía solicita fecha para escuchar los testimonios anticipados de un exagente investigador de la Policía y un testigo del caso Metástasis | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-10-02
Verónica Sarauz is the widow of the murdered politician Fernando Villavicencio.
Jueza prohibió a procesados acercarse a menos de 200 metros de las víctimas del crimen de Fernando Villavicencio o contactarlas por redes sociales | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-03
Sarauz is the widow of Villavicencio and is mentioned in the context of protective measures for the victims' family.
Caso Magnicidio FV: jueza dicta prisión preventiva para Ronny Aleaga y Daniel Salcedo y presentación en consulado de Miami para José Serrano y Xavier Jordán | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-03Verónica Saráuz, widow of the assassinated presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, commented on Gustavo Petro's visit to Manta.
Columna de Mauricio Vargas del 6 de julio: No nos representa
Colombia· 2025-07-06
Verónica Sarauz claimed she was misled by Salazar to accuse Rafael Correa of being responsible for her husband's assassination.
Fiscalía habla de un disco duro en el caso Liga2, Augusto Verduga niega que exista | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-10
Verónica Sarauz, the widow of the former presidential candidate, made accusations that were later rejected by the Fiscalía General del Estado.
Caso Triple A: ‘Aquí estoy, no he huido’, dice Aquiles Alvarez ante pedido de prisión preventiva en su contra | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-10
Verónica Sarauz, widow of the assassinated presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, claimed that Attorney General Diana Salazar pressured her to blame former President Rafael Correa for her husband's murder.
Ecuador | Verónica Sarauz: Viuda de Fernando Villavicencio dice que fiscal general Diana Salazar le presionó para culpar a Rafael Correa | Daniel Noboa | Luisa González | Guayaquil | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-04-09