The Tragic Death of Miss Ecuador Candidate: A Case Study in Corruption and Violence

On Sunday, April 28, the former Miss Ecuador candidate Landy Párraga Goyburo was tragically shot to death at a restaurant in a shopping center in Quevedo. The crime was captured on video and Párraga, 23 years old, was identified as a social communicator.

The woman had been connected to a case being investigated by the Prosecutor’s Office regarding corruption and drug trafficking in State institutions. The crime took place in the La Cuadra sector in Quevedo, and the victim had reportedly come to the city to attend a friend’s wedding the night before.

Párraga had previously been mentioned in chats between drug trafficker Leandro Norero and his lawyer, which were part of the Metastasis Case investigating corruption and drug trafficking connections. The name of Landy Párraga appeared in various conversations between Norero and others involved in illegal activities, indicating her involvement and relationship with the criminal network.

The Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation into the incident and has taken the necessary steps to determine those responsible for Párraga’s murder. Her tragic death sheds light on the dangerous intersections of corruption, crime, and violence in Ecuador.