Iran Press/ America: Initially, the party had said on Saturday that Mr. Villavicencio’s running mate Andrea González Náder would run for president in his place following the candidate’s assassination.
However, it was initially unclear whether the country’s electoral authority CNA would approve it since the environmental activist was already registered as a candidate for vice president.
She is now expected to continue her campaign for the same post.
“In the absence of clear answers from the CNE, and given the angry reaction from some political circles, we will not take any risks,” the party said.
Mr. Villavicencio was shot dead on Wednesday after an election rally in Quito.
At least nine people were injured in the attack, and one suspect died of injuries after an exchange of gunfire with security forces.
Six suspects, all men from neighboring Colombia, were remanded in custody.
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