Blogs

Beauty queen linked to Ecuadorian gang boss gunned down

Apr 29, 2024 | Local News

April 29, 2024

In a shocking incident, former Miss Ecuador contestant Landy Párraga Goyburo, 23, was fatally shot by two gunmen in broad daylight, revealing her connection to a notorious gang boss. Security footage captures the moment Párraga and a man she was conversing with are ambushed by the masked attackers in a restaurant in Quevedo. One gunman shoots them both before fleeing with his accomplice, leaving Párraga lying motionless in a pool of blood. Párraga, who represented Los Rios province in the 2022 Miss Ecuador contest, had attended a wedding in Quevedo the previous day. She gained attention when her name surfaced in a conversation between drug trafficker Leandro Norero and his accountant, where Norero pleaded to keep their association secret. Despite financial scrutiny by the Attorney General’s Office, Párraga was never charged with a crime and had not publicly addressed her ties to Norero’s organization.

Did you like this article?

Did you like this article?

0 Comments

Latest Posts

Latin Flavour, Toronto Roots: Lenpanada’s Breakthrough Year

In a city as diverse as Toronto, it takes something special to stand out—and Lenpanada has done exactly that. What started as a small, community-driven Latin food concept has grown into one of the city’s most exciting culinary stories, powered by resilience,...

Jaafar Jackson Brings Colombian Roots to the King of Pop Role

There’s a Latin connection to one of the most anticipated films of the year—and people are just starting to notice. Jaafar Jackson, who will portray Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael, is half Colombian. Jaafar, 29, is the son of...

Events

Related articles