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Last update: 9 minutes agoWildlife Enforcement: Ecuador’s National Police, with the environment ministry, arrested three Thai nationals at Guayaquil airport for trafficking 12 Galápagos marine iguanas—one died en route and others were left numb—underscoring how endemic-species smuggling keeps showing up in new routes. Immigration Crackdown Fallout: In the U.S., Minnesota immigrants with valid work permits were still detained during “Operation Metro Surge,” fueling fresh legal fights over how enforcement is carried out. Energy & Fiscal Policy Watch: With oil above $100/bbl, windfall-tax proposals are resurfacing across Brazil, parts of Europe, the U.S., and Australia, raising questions about how sudden fiscal changes could affect long-term upstream investment. Ecuador Trade Signals: Ecuador shrimp exporters report resilient European demand while staying cautious about China’s outlook. World Cup Business: Ticketing pressure remains a theme as cities and fans chase affordable access—Philadelphia is gearing up for Ecuador’s matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
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