Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso revealed in a press conference yesterday that he was the target of an attempted poisoning involving chocolate and jam. The incident reportedly took place at a public event in the city of Guayaquil last week when an individual attempted to give him a box of chocolates and a jar of jam.
President Lasso stated that he became suspicious of the gifts and declined to accept them. Subsequent investigations by security personnel revealed that the products were laced with an unknown substance that could have posed a threat to his health.
The Ecuadorian authorities are currently investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made so far. President Lasso has reassured the public that he is unharmed and has urged for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible.
The motive behind the attempted poisoning remains unclear, and no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the act.
This incident has raised concerns about the security protocols surrounding the president and the safety measures at public events. Ecuadorian citizens are closely following developments in the case as more details emerge.
Sources Analysis:
President Guillermo Lasso – as the target of the incident, he may have a vested interest in portraying the event in a certain light.
Ecuadorian authorities – likely aiming to maintain public trust and confidence in their ability to investigate such incidents thoroughly.
Fact Check:
– President Lasso stated he was the target of an attempted poisoning – Verified facts, as this statement was made by the President himself.
– The incident took place at a public event in Guayaquil – Verified facts, as this is a location-based detail.
– The products were laced with an unknown substance – Unconfirmed claims, as the specific substance has not been verified yet.
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