AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoUN Leadership Race: The UN Security Council held a second closed-door straw poll for the next secretary-general, with Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett edging ahead, while Ecuador’s Ivonne A-Baki remains in the field and the vote gaps stay tight. Ecuador–US Sanctions: The US Treasury sanctioned 15 Ecuador-linked targets tied to cocaine smuggling via Mexico, describing a fleet near Manta supporting “go-fast” transfers for Los Choneros and Los Lobos. Ecuador–Kenya Crash Probe: Kenya pledged to fast-track preliminary investigations into the Mount Ololokwe helicopter crash that killed Ecuador intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and her wife, as the US and France joined the probe. Maritime Security: A report says a US drone was hovering near an Ecuadorian fishing boat shortly after it was bombed, renewing calls for urgent accountability. Trade & Business: At APEC, customs officials highlighted trade facilitation using tech and “smart customs” tools, while China signed food and customs cooperation deals with APEC partners. Ecuador–China Ties: President Daniel Noboa’s China visit underscores deeper alignment on trade, digitalization, and industry as bilateral commerce grows.
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