AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEcuador Digital Economy: Ecuador is leading South America in digital piracy, with 65% of internet-connected households consuming content illegally, costing the economy $622m a year and depriving the state of $75m in tax revenue, according to the Alianza Against Online Piracy at a Quito workshop; organizers say laws are outdated and enforcement is weak. Amazon Security & Mining: In Ecuador’s Amazon, park rangers at Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park report being confronted by heavily armed men tied to illegal gold mining, who seized phones and GPS gear and demanded they leave. Agri-Exports & Compliance: Ecuadorian coffee farmers are positioning for the EU’s anti-deforestation rules by adopting traceability and geospatial monitoring, with nearly 400 farmers involved in a deforestation-free coffee initiative. Corporate Travel & Air Traffic: Corporación América Airports says June 2026 passenger traffic fell 4.1% year-on-year, with domestic declines offset by international growth, while noting Ecuador among markets with weaker performance. Food Industry Careers: Pollo Campero named Karla Patino vice president of marketing and sales in the U.S., aiming to deepen Hispanic consumer connections as it expands its restaurant footprint. Climate Risk Planning: Across Latin America, governments are ramping up preparations for El Niño impacts, including drought, heat, flooding and wildfire risk.
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