Political Rights in Ecuador: Protesters gathered outside Quito’s CNE to reject the nine-month provisional suspension of the Amigo movement, arguing the decision is politically motivated after alleged money-laundering complaints and prior suspensions tied to illicit financing cases. Ecuador–US Security Scrutiny: Human Rights Watch says US-Ecuador security cooperation is deepening amid alleged torture, arbitrary detention, and unexplained drone attacks on fishing boats near the Galápagos, urging urgent US congressional review. Ecuador Food Security Risk: With El Niño entering an early phase, Ecuador faces rising fears of flooding, crop disease, transport disruption, and limited reserves that could quickly push vulnerable households toward acute food insecurity. Ecuador Economy & Banking: New research suggests Ecuador’s bank deposits and lending lead provincial sales growth in a dollarized economy, pointing to finance as an engine of activity rather than just a reflection of it. Mining Deal in Ecuador: Titan Minerals confirmed its Hancock subsidiary has earned majority ownership (51%) in the Linderos copper project in Ecuador after major drilling progress. Trade & Tariffs Watch: Separate reports note US tariff expectations rising for New Zealand and forced-labour tariff proposals that include Ecuador among targeted partners. World Cup Aftershocks: US DOJ seized 1,000+ domains used to illegally stream World Cup matches, while Ecuador-related enforcement cited hundreds of blocked sites.