Documentary Series on Fernando Villavicencio's Assassination Airs on National TV

A documentary series dedicated to the assassination of former presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio premiered on national television on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The first of four episodes was broadcast, with the production driven by Villavicencio's daughters, Amanda and Tamia Villavicencio Sandoval. Their stated goal is to contribute to memory, truth, access to justice, and the defense of democracy.

The initial 12-minute episode, titled "Who ordered the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio?", presents the family's hypothesis regarding the planning of the crime. It includes elements such as chats from the "Metastasis case," a photograph taken in a Miami pool, and suggestions of organized crime involvement, as well as alleged intellectual authors and a subsequent cover-up.

Before the broadcast, the family issued a statement requesting assistance from the Public Defender's Office and the General Secretariat of Communication. They explained that after nearly three years of actively participating in the judicial process, including presenting a private prosecution, they no longer have the necessary financial resources to sustain their legal defense. They are now asking the Public Defender's Office to represent them.

The documentary's content is based on the official investigation of the "Magnicidio FV" case and the Police Report. Disclaimers at the beginning and end of the episode clarify that the judicial process remains open and that criminal responsibilities will be determined by a court ruling. The production emphasizes the presumption of innocence for those mentioned until a final sentence is issued.