AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Israel’s FM Gideon Sa’ar kicked off a South America trip with stops in Ecuador and Colombia, including meetings in Quito and participation in Colombia’s presidential inauguration—aimed at deepening cooperation on counterterrorism, innovation, agriculture and trade. Security & Justice: Spain and Ecuador dismantled a cocaine trafficking network using legitimate shipping containers, seizing 21 tonnes and arresting 44 suspects, with financing linked to investors in Dubai and shipments routed via Guayaquil. Energy & Investment: Gran Tierra Energy agreed to sell its Colombia and Ecuador oil operations to Maurel & Prom for $1.33B, repositioning the company toward a debt-free balance sheet and growth elsewhere. Climate & Labor: The ILO warned El Niño 2026–2027 could disrupt jobs across Latin America and the Caribbean, hitting agriculture, fisheries, tourism and outdoor work—especially informal and rural workers. Business Climate: Ecuador’s kingpin strategy faces scrutiny as high-profile arrests may fragment organized crime into smaller, more violent factions. Markets: Cocoa futures jumped to a one-month high on El Niño-linked supply fears, with Ecuador and Peru flagged among potential production risks. Regional Mobility: Air France will launch a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City nonstop route, improving connections that include Quito and Guayaquil.
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