The Tragic Murder of Miss Ecuador Candidate Sheds Light on Corruption and Drug Trafficking in State Institutions

On Sunday, April 28, the former Miss Ecuador candidate Landy Párraga Goyburo was tragically shot to death while dining at a restaurant in a shopping center in Quevedo. The crime was caught on video and Párraga, who was 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, who was the current vicereine of Quevedo, had shared her location on social media shortly before the incident. The video footage of the crime shows two gunmen entering the restaurant and shooting her multiple times, even after she had fallen to the ground.

The Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation into the incident and has taken the necessary steps to determine those responsible. 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 beauty queen’s tragic death sheds light on