Summary
Highlights
Tamia Villavicencio discusses her father, Fernando Villavicencio, an investigative journalist and presidential candidate, who was assassinated due to his fight against corruption and drug cartels. The family suspects a powerful network was behind the killing, but the investigation has yielded no results.
Paul Moposita, also known as Disfraz, and his musical collective Mugre Sur use their music to address socio-political issues like racism, poverty, and corruption in Ecuador, reflecting the country's descent into violence due to drug trade routes.
Tamia and her family organize a demonstration to pressure the public prosecutor's office to move forward with the investigation into her father's murder, highlighting the lack of answers and the prevalence of violence and impunity in Ecuador.
The video discusses the disappearance and murder of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys by the military, highlighting the increased murder rate and the government's failure to protect its citizens, especially those from vulnerable communities.
Paul travels to Guayaquil to participate in a protest organized by the families of the murdered boys, expressing solidarity and demanding justice. He meets with the parents, who share their experiences of being labeled as criminals due to their poverty and race.
Tamia, her sister, and mother meet with the public prosecutor to discuss Fernando Villavicencio's case. They emphasize the importance of uncovering who ordered the assassination to reveal the extent of corruption and narco-state influence in Ecuador, and find hope knowing their voices are being heard.
Paul records a song about the four murdered boys, reflecting on the tragedy and the global responsibility for the violence in Ecuador due to drug consumption.
Tamia conducts a self-defense class, emphasizing the importance of strength and resilience in the face of violence. She speaks about her father's assassination and the need for truth and justice to free the country from corruption.
Tamia expresses her fear that things will remain the same and stresses the importance of moving forward and fighting for change in Ecuador's democracy, highlighting the resilience of those resisting the influence of drug cartels.