Ecuador Security & Justice: Ecuador’s Attorney General reports prosecutor Alexandra Bravo was killed in a daylight attack in Manta, underscoring the risks facing justice officials amid the country’s internal armed conflict. World Cup Business & Tourism: Ecuador’s World Cup opener against Ivory Coast ended 1-0 in Philadelphia, where Ecuador fans packed the city and the match drew major crowds and transit demand—another reminder of how global sports events can quickly turn into local economic activity. Global Finance (Ecuador link): Lundin Gold, which operates the Fruta del Norte gold mine in southeast Ecuador, set June 23, 2026 as the record date for Euroclear Sweden shareholders to receive SDRs tied to a dividend-in-kind distribution. Fintech Investment (Latin America, incl. Ecuador): Paradigm led a $9m Series A for Colombia-based El Dorado, a stablecoin payments platform expanding cross-border transfers across underserved markets including Ecuador. UN Diplomacy (Ecuador link): Ecuador’s former foreign minister María Fernanda Espinosa joined the race for UN secretary-general, presenting her reform vision in the UN General Assembly’s interactive dialogue. Crime & Markets (regional analysis): A new analysis says organized crime in Latin America is reconfiguring under intense security pressure, with fragmentation, tech use, and stronger cross-border ties complicating enforcement. Climate & Risk: NASA and partners track warm Pacific buildup that could signal El Niño, with knock-on effects for agriculture, water, and economies worldwide.