AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEcuador–China Trade Push: President Daniel Noboa is set for a first state visit to China (Aug. 16–23), aiming to deepen the strategic partnership and expand trade, investment, energy and technology ties after the China–Ecuador free trade deal boosted exports. El Niño Risk: NOAA forecasts a 95% chance of very strong El Niño by late 2026, raising alarms for rainfall, farming and food-market disruptions across Latin America. Fishermen Under Pressure: Ecuador’s Pacific fishers in Manabí say they’re squeezed by cartels demanding payments or smuggling help, while offshore they also fear U.S. strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats. Drone Attack Mystery: Survivors of March attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels describe explosive drone attacks and detention aboard a “ghost ship,” as U.S. officials deny involvement and reporting points to possible CIA involvement. Cocaine Bust With Haaland Stickers: Ecuadorian police seized 469 kg (1,034 lb) of cocaine near the Colombian border, with packages stamped using soccer star Erling Haaland’s image—another sign of how traffickers brand shipments.
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