AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEcuador Security & Ports: A deadly gang-style attack hit a wake in Manta, Ecuador, with police saying armed men fired more than 60 rounds outside a home packed with mourners, underscoring how organized crime keeps disrupting daily life. Retail Supply Stability After Earthquakes: Ecuador’s supermarket sector says inventory levels remain at 98% after the June 24 earthquakes, with logistics on the central coast (including La Guaira) reorganized into sectors to keep shelves supplied and most stores operating normally. Shrimp Exports & Tariff Pressure: Ecuador’s shrimp industry is still growing despite US tariff pressure and violence-linked curfews, with exports up 12.7% in Q1 2026 to 810 million pounds, and China-bound shipments rising 28% year on year. Trade & Business Links: Trade talks begin between Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, while Ecuagroimport consolidates Tango mandarin exports to the US. Finance & Governance: Prosecutors in Ecuador are seeking a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence for former president Lenin Moreno in the Sinohydro bribes case tied to the Coca Coda Sinclair project. Humanitarian Aid Regionally: US assistance to Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes tops $386 million, with hundreds of tons of supplies delivered to tens of thousands.
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