The homicide of Brigitte Garcia It caused concern for the safety of other mayors, who have even chosen to take protective measures on their own.
From this March 25, Manuel PanezMayor of Flints, use a bulletproof vest. She arrived with him to the mayor’s wake Garcíain Manabi.
“I don’t know how many will be able to walk behind me, behind the other colleagues (…) You always have to take precautions,” he commented. Panezo.
More mayors request protection
Of the 221 mayors in the country, 15 have security provided by the Government and the Police. They are:
- Pabel Muñoz – Quito
- Abraham Freire – Lago Agrio
- Luis Chonillo – Durán
- Vicko Villacís – Esmeraldas
- Fabian Iza – The Stone
- Jerry Coronel – Passage
- Pedro Solines – Miracle
- Michael Zambrano – The Best of Miguel Zambrano
- Humberto Barreiro – Flavio Alfaro
- Wilson Cañizares – Daule
- Gilmar Balladares – General Villamil Playas
- Oswald Bonifaz – Commander
- Elsy Ospina – Pueblo Viejo
- Vicente Moreno – Quinindé
- Louis Bull – Montecristi
These officials asked for protection from Ministry of Interior and, in accordance with the risk analysis, the police team responsible for their security was appointed.
However, the Association of Municipalities warns about these 17 mayors who have requested protection from the government and have not been granted:
- 3 The Rivers
- 2 Manabi
- 2 Guayas
- 2 Pichincha
- 2 Tungurahua
- 1 Gold
- 1 Emeralds
- 1 Store
- 1 Zamora
- 1 Imbabura
- 1 Napo
Brigitte Garcia It wasn’t on this list.
According to Ecuavisathe Association of Municipalities asked the Government to evaluate the protection for the mayors of the areas with the highest crime rate.
Between 2023 and 2024, three mayors have been victims of attacks. In addition to García, Agustín IntriagoMayor of Manta, was murdered in July of the previous year; Meanwhile, the mayor of Duran, Luis Chonillofaced an attack in May, which forced him to work outside the Municipality and wear bulletproof vests permanently.
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