National police of Ecuador revealed that 27-year-old Brigitte García, the youngest mayor, was unfortunately discovered dead on a Sunday morning.
Mayor of the seaside community of San Vicente García and her communications director Jairo Loor were found dead from gunshot wounds in a suspected rental car. First findings suggest that the gunfire came from within the car.
Declaring the event to be a "criminal action," the Ecuadorian Ministry of Government issued a statement on Sunday. Furthermore included in the statement was the country's continuous fight against government corruption, organised crime, and terrorism. Still, no particular person or organisation was linked to the deaths.
In expressing support for the families of the victims, the Ministry reiterated its dedication to seeing that these crimes were brought to justice.
García held the title of youngest mayor in the nation, according to her X profile. Rafael Correa, a former president of Ecuador, posted a picture of himself and García together on social media to convey his amazement.
Monday afternoon is García's memorial service, the San Vicente municipality has announced. Tuesday is the scheduled day of her burial.
Armed gangs have been causing more bloodshed in Ecuador. Ecuador imposed an emergency in January when infamous gang leader José Adolfo Macías, popularly known as "Fito," broke out of a Guayaquil jail. Later, President Daniel Noboa ordered military action to neutralise the violence and declared a "internal armed conflict." The president's office reported that more than 2,000 persons were arrested in less than two weeks after the order.
Last year, García, a member of the left-wing Citizen Revolution Party linked to former President Correa, was voted to office. She had recently spoken with the national development bank about a project to provide San Vicente clean drinking water, according to her social media postings."
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