Christian Zurita

Christian Gustavo Zurita Ron (born 4 April 1970) is an Ecuadorian journalist and politician who is a candidate for president of Ecuador in the 2023 general election. He was selected as Fernando Villavicencio's replacement on the Movimiento Construye ticket following his assassination. Prior to his presidential candidacy, he was an investigative journalist based in Quito.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zurita and the second or maternal family name is Ron.
Christian Zurita
Born
Christian Gustavo Zurita Ron

(1970-04-04) 4 April 1970
Quito, Ecuador
EducationCentral University of Ecuador
Occupation(s)Journalist, politician
Political partyMovimiento Construye

Early life

Zurita was born in Quito, Ecuador.[2] He graduated from the Central University of Ecuador.[2]

Zurita worked with Fernando Villavicencio as an investigative journalist who focused on the corruption of the Ecuadorian government during the presidency of Rafael Correa.[2]

2023 presidential campaign
Main article: 2023 Ecuadorian general election

On 9 August 2023, Zurita was present when Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated in Quito.[3] He was one of the first officials to confirm Villavicencio's death.[3]

Following the assassination, Movimiento Construye was tasked to name Villavicencio's replacement. The party initially selected Andrea González, Villavicencio's vice-presidential running mate, to replace him.[4][5] However, due to uncertainties regarding the legality of that decision, Zurita was selected instead on 13 August.[6]

Since Zurita was unable to file his candidacy prior to a deadline set National Electoral Council (CNE), he was not eligible to participate in the only debate in the election.[1] His campaign focused on anti-corruption and anti-violence.[7] He did not make it to the second round of the election.

Publications
  • El Gran Hermano, historia de una simulación (2010)
  • El discreto encanto de la Revolución Ciudadana (2010)
  • Arroz verde: la industria del soborno (2019)

References
  1. "Ecuadorian Journalist to Take Assassinated Candidate's Place on Presidential Ticket". Time. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. "Asesinato Fernando Villavicencio: ¿Quién es Christian Zurita, quien lo reemplaza como candidato a la Presidencia?" (in Spanish). Ecuavisa. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. "Friend of Assassinated Presidential Candidate in Ecuador Replaces Him in Race". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. Baker, Graeme (12 August 2023). "Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election". BBC News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  5. "Movimiento Construye define su candidatura presidencial". Movimiento Construye. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  6. "Quién es Christian Zurita, sucesor de Villavicencio como candidato presidencial". Primicias. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. "Party of slain Ecuador candidate taps Christian Zurita to take his place". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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