AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEcuador Energy Conflict: Ecuador’s Saloya River is facing a “green energy” showdown as communities fight the San Jacinto Hydroelectric Project, a 49MW dam proposal that would cut through the Choco Andino cloud-forest biosphere reserve and threaten species and ancestral ties. Climate Pressure Across the Region: A new World Meteorological Organization report warns Latin America and the Caribbean are living through “hydrological whiplash” — drought and extreme downpours hitting at once — with heat and flooding already disrupting food, health and water access. Bolivia Spillover: U.S. officials backed Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz amid a third week of protests and blockades that are driving shortages of food, medicine and fuel, while regional governments urge dialogue. Ecuador Agribusiness: Ecuador’s banana exports hit record volumes in early 2026, but production is down sharply as rainfall gaps and farm-management issues bite. Business & Investment: Thai Union Feedmill (TFM) is planning up to $55m to build an Ecuador shrimp factory, targeting a major capacity jump by 2028.
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