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Ecuador–China Trade: President Daniel Noboa’s eight-day state visit to Beijing spotlights deepening Ecuador–China ties after 2025 bilateral trade hit $17.33bn, with China’s exports to Ecuador at $7.78bn and imports at $9.55bn. Security & Business Continuity: Ecuador extended the state of exception for 30 more days in Azuay and other provinces, keeping extraordinary police and military powers active while explicitly noting no curfew for Cuenca—an important signal for local commerce and operations. Financial Access for Consumers: Ecuador’s Superintendency of Banks says every supervised institution must have a free independent Customer Defender to mediate unresolved bank complaints, offering a practical path for fee and charge disputes. Tax Relief Online: The SRI now lets eligible older adults and people with disabilities apply online for the vehicle ownership tax break (Impusto a la Propiedad de Vehículos Motorizados), with automatic renewal in future years. Cross-Border Crime & Risk: Ecuador police seized 469kg of cocaine near the Ecuador–Colombia border, packaged with stickers of football star Erling Haaland—another reminder of how organized crime can disrupt trade routes and raise compliance costs. Global Macro Watch: Reuters reports El Niño strengthening toward a “very strong” event, raising risks for tropical crops and soft commodities—relevant for Ecuador’s food and agribusiness supply chains. Regional Shock Spillover: Colombia’s earthquake death toll is reported at 289 with 143 missing, while officials estimate reconstruction costs near 30 trillion pesos—likely to affect regional logistics and demand. Sports as a Business Signal: Great Britain’s Davis Cup team includes Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery to face Ecuador in September, a small but tangible boost for sports-related visibility and travel.

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