Ecuador arrests five for alleged presidential assassination attempt

Ecuadorian authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on presidential candidate Daniel Noboa. The incident occurred when a large group of people reportedly threw rocks at Noboa's car, which authorities claim shows "signs of bullet damage". The attack took place as Noboa was campaigning in the coastal province of Guayas. An official statement from the government confirmed the arrests and stated that the investigation is ongoing to determine the motives and potential involvement of other individuals in the incident. The presidential election in Ecuador is scheduled for August 2023, with Noboa being one of the candidates. The alleged assassination attempt has raised concerns about the security and integrity of the electoral process in the country. Authorities have pledged to ensure the safety of all candidates and to thoroughly investigate the incident to bring those responsible to justice.