US seeks extradition of Daniel Salcedo on five criminal charges amid Villavicencio murder case

Ecuadorian authorities await a decision on whether Daniel Salcedo will face trial as an alleged intellectual author of the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The US has issued an extradition request covering five criminal charges, though the specific charges are not detailed. This development signals potential cross-border legal escalation and could affect political stability in Ecuador.