Analysts react to the surprise result from the first round of the presidential election.
Despite the tragic assassination of one candidate, voters will still go to the polls on August 20 to pick a president and members of the National Assembly.
"There is clearly the incentive for gangs to be infiltrating the judicial system or the security forces," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to CNN.
The unprecedented killing of Fernando Villavicencio, an outspoken critic of corruption and organized crime, has shaken the country ahead of elections on August 20.
Risa Grais-Targow discussed President Guillermo Lasso's remaining time in office and the upcoming elections.
Ecuadorians will vote for president on August 20 in an unprecedented snap election.
Atrevia’s Carmen Sánchez-Laulhé explains what’s next for President Guillermo Lasso and the National Assembly as an unprecedented move sparks new elections.
