AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup kick-off and Ecuador’s business angle: FIFA’s 2026 tournament starts this week with 48 teams and 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico, and Ecuador fans are already showing up in the wider regional buzz as broadcasters expand access—DAZN says it will carry all 104 games in Ecuador via its deal with DSPORTS. Cocoa and trade pressures: A cocoa supply shock is hitting prices: Côte d’Ivoire is reporting a much larger unsold cocoa stockpile than expected, and the surplus narrative is spilling into global markets—Ecuador’s own cocoa output is also tracking slightly above last year. Climate risk for supply chains: NOAA confirms El Niño has begun in the Pacific, with a high chance of very strong conditions this winter, raising the odds of disruptive weather that can affect food and logistics. Aviation and tourism spillovers: Iberia’s A350 was briefly grounded after a water-cannon salute incident in Guayaquil, a reminder that airport operations and travel reliability matter for Ecuador’s tourism and connectivity. Tariffs and policy uncertainty: In the background of regional trade, the US is pushing new tariff actions tied to forced labor and environmental claims, while Ecuador’s neighbors debate how to respond—an issue that can quickly translate into costs for importers and exporters.
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