Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence
The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.
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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador
Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.
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Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.
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Ecuador jails: Inmates hold dozens of guards hostage
Prison guards are being held against their will in at least six jails by inmates after a deadly fight.
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