Ecuador Candidate Sonnenholzner Escapes Shoot-out on Eve of Election
A shoot-out occurred near a restaurant where Ecuadorian presidential candidate Otto Sonnenholzner was eating with his family, although the violence was not directed at him. The incident comes a day before the country's presidential election, which has been overshadowed by the assassination of anti-corruption candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Sonnenholzner called for an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, other candidates, including Daniel Noboa and Francisco Tamariz, have also reported incidents of violence during their campaigns. Sonnenholzner has promised to take a tough stance on crime if elected, while the country continues to grapple with a rise in violence.