The President of Ecuador declared a state of emergency for a period of 60 days after Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent candidate in Ecuador's upcoming presidential election, was tragically assassinated during a campaign event in the capital city on Aug. 9.
About 10,000 troops have been deployed to the coastal areas, with 3,500 extra national police officers sent to affected towns
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador's central coast Saturday evening, killing hundreds and devastating entire regions of the country.
The death...
