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Muere el director de Inteligencia de Ecuador, su esposa y cinco ciudadanos de EE.UU. en accidente de helicóptero
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victims included the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Center and his spouse. Five US citizens also lost their lives in the crash.
A helicopter crash occurred, resulting in the deaths of seven people on board. The director general of Ecuador's intelligence agency and his wife were among those who died. Five US citizens also lost their lives in the crash. The incident happened on a mountain, with the aviation authority of the country where the crash occurred providing some details.
The victims included the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Center and his spouse. Another reported fatality was an executive from a television network. The presidential office of Ecuador has offered condolences to the affected families.
Further information about the crash is available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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