Human Rights Groups Assert Monika Silva's Death Was Violent, Autopsy Rules Out Suicide

The Committee for Human Rights of Guayaquil (CDH) and the Ecuadorian Center for the Promotion and Action of Women (Cepam) have declared that Monika Silva's death was violent. These organizations, representing Silva's family, stated that the autopsy report definitively rules out suicide as the cause of death. They also questioned initial statements made by the Minister of the Interior regarding the case. Billy Navarrete of CDH emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth. Lita Martínez of Cepam asserted that the case involves a violent death and that femicide cannot be ruled out, given Silva's dual vulnerability as a woman and an activist. The organizations are demanding justice and clarity surrounding the circumstances of her demise.

Human rights organizations CDH and Cepam state Monika Silva's death was violent, with an autopsy ruling out suicide, and are pushing for a comprehensive investigation, including considering femicide.