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Activist investigating Ecuadorian president's family murdered, say campaigners

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Updated June 23

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  • Activist Murder & Corruption Link1 source

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An activist investigating the Ecuadorian president's family was found murdered in Guayaquil, with a postmortem indicating a blow to the head and strangulation. Campaigners link her suspicious death to her investigations into corruption and environmental crimes.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A postmortem in Guayaquil found that the cause of death was a blow to the head and strangulation.
  • Monika Silva Koniuszek's death is considered a suspicious murder, linked to her investigations into presidential family corruption and environmental crimes.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Activist Murder & Corruption Link
  • The Guardian

    The article frames the activist's death as a suspicious murder linked to her investigations into presidential family corruption and environmental crimes, underscoring the risks faced by human rights defenders.

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