The FV murder case, which has been under investigation for four months, is drawing closer to a critical phase as the prosecutor's office has set a hearing for February 23 for two convicted individuals, Carlos Angulo (alias 'Invisible') and Laura Castillo (alias 'Flaca'), both sentenced for their roles in the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. This high-profile case has garnered significant attention due to the political implications surrounding Villavicencio's assassination on August 9, 2023. Esteban Aguilar, known as 'Lobo Menor' and a leader of the organized crime group Los Lobos, is one of the accused in this case and has called for testimonies from these convicts to potentially influence the ongoing investigation.

Following the assassination, which was carried out in a style akin to contract killings, multiple suspects have emerged as being involved in what authorities classify as an organized crime operation. Since February 10, Aguilar, along with other identified individuals like Wilmer Geovanny Chavarría Barre and Luis Arboleda, has been implicated in this case, which seeks to unravel the complex nexus between criminal organizations and political violence in Ecuador. The prosecutor's office is also pursuing information from Interpol concerning José Serrano and Xavier Jordán, two additional figures potentially connected to the broader criminal network linked to Villavicencio's assassination.

This case not only reflects the intensifying violence and criminal activities in Ecuador but also raises concerns about the safety of political figures in the country. Villavicencio's assassination was a pivotal moment that shocked the nation, leading to heightened scrutiny of the relationship between politics and organized crime. As the case proceeds, the implications of further testimonies and investigations will be vital in determining accountability and shedding light on the pervasive influence of gangs in Ecuadorian politics.