AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Market Access: Canada and Ecuador have signed a free trade agreement that would make 99.6% of Ecuador’s exports tariff-free in Canada, with CAFTA saying preferential access should boost Canadian agri-food sales into Ecuador. Security & Supply Chains: U.S. Customs seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 items at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, valued at just under $9m, including jerseys and even dog jerseys—another reminder of how IP enforcement hits cross-border commerce. Energy Transition: Ecuador will invest $117.6m in renewable energy in the Galapagos to support a sustainable energy transition. Public Safety & Governance: Reporting from Durán highlights how police operations face both gang violence and alleged corruption inside the state—an issue that can directly affect business confidence and investment risk. Regional Politics Watch: Peru’s Keiko Fujimori was sworn in, with Reuters noting her election reflects a broader rightward shift tied to crime and instability—developments that may shape regional trade and security cooperation. Geopolitics & Infrastructure: The Trump administration plans $175.8m to replace undersea telecom cables in the Caribbean and Central America to limit China’s influence.
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