AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEcuador Security & Justice: Ecuador’s Chone Killers were added by the U.S. State Department to its foreign terrorist organizations list, underscoring how organized crime is evolving into a cross-border policy issue for the country. Agriculture Risk: Ecuador’s farm sector is bracing for El Niño 2026-27, with officials warning flooding and disruptions could hit up to 2 million hectares in the worst case, threatening coastal crops and aquaculture. Trade & Exports: Ecuadorian banana exports posted a 7% year-on-year rise in Jan-May 2026, helped by stronger demand from the EU, Russia and parts of South America, while U.S. demand fell 7%. Business & Investment: Italy’s ambassador to Ecuador opened a UNODC seminar in Quito on financial intelligence and environmental crime investigations, linking organized crime’s “economic power” to threats against Ecuador’s institutions and legal economy. Housing Rules: Ecuador’s tenancy law keeps verbal leases valid and sets landlord/tenant responsibilities, while lawmakers consider reforms that could reshape how disputes are handled.
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