AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEarthquake Supply Assurance: Ecuador’s supermarket sector says inventories are holding at 98% nationwide after the June 24 earthquakes, with logistics plans keeping distribution moving on the central coast and only two ANSA-linked sites still under technical review. World Cup-Driven Consumer Demand: Coca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock are rolling out paper-based, World Cup-themed packaging for retail and e-commerce, betting on event-time spikes in snacks and soft drinks. FIFA Discipline Fallout: FIFA doubled Jarell Quansah’s suspension to two matches after his red card vs Mexico, as the Balogun red-card controversy continues to ripple through the tournament. Ecuador’s Shrimp Trade Momentum: Ecuador’s shrimp exports rose 12.7% in Q1 2026 to 810 million pounds, with China demand up 28% year-on-year despite tariff pressure and security curfews. Mining & Investment Signals: Lundin Gold reported 118,994 ounces of Q2 gold from Ecuador’s Fruta del Norte, while Dynacor says commissioning has started at its Senegal pilot plant and Ecuador’s Svetlana restart is advancing. Local Governance & Business Risk: Ecuador’s jailed port-city mayor Aquiles Alvarez refused surgery, highlighting ongoing political and legal uncertainty around high-profile business and security figures. Japan-Ecuador Trade Link: Japan’s foreign minister plans talks in Ecuador focused on resources and energy cooperation, reinforcing supply-chain and critical-minerals ties.
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