AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEcuador in the World Cup spotlight: Ecuador’s group-stage match vs Germany is set for June 25 at New York/New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, with the tournament also bringing Ecuador vs Ivory Coast in Philadelphia (June 14) and Curacao vs Ivory Coast (June 25), underscoring how the World Cup is turning Ecuadorian sports into a regional business draw. Tourism momentum for Latin America: A WTTC outlook says Central and South America’s travel and tourism output could rise faster than the global average by 2026, with overseas spending forecast to jump—good news for Ecuador’s inbound travel prospects as “coolcation” demand grows. Trade and tariffs in the region: At Quito’s Business Future of the Americas, AMCHAM Trinidad & Tobago pressed a senior US official to review tariffs hitting petrochemical exports that feed US agriculture—another reminder that Ecuador-linked supply chains can feel US policy shifts. Peru election risk premium: Peru’s runoff is dominated by crime and instability, with markets watching whether a Fujimori or Sanchez win reshapes the region’s rightward political shift. Ecuador port disruption: A fire in Manta’s artisanal fishing area burned at least 25 boats and left two people seriously injured, with authorities pointing to an accident during welding work.
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