AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Leadership Watch: UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan surged to the front in the UN Security Council’s first informal straw poll for secretary-general, leading with 10 “encourage” votes, as the process stays opaque and hinges on the five permanent veto powers. Ecuador & Trade: A-B InBev reported stronger Q2 results, with record beer volumes in Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador, underscoring how global brand investment is paying off even as retail sales face pressure. Climate Risk for Exports: Latin America is bracing for a “Super El Niño,” with emergency plans already activated in countries including Ecuador, where shifting weather could hit agriculture and export prices. Marine & Conservation: A new study warns drifting fish aggregating devices affect more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, adding pressure for better limits and retrieval responsibility. Ecuador Environment Finance: Ecuador’s 2023 debt-for-nature swap for Galapagos conservation is highlighted as a model for turning public debt into public value. Sports Business: Ecuador’s Moisés Caicedo is listed among CAA Base clients as the agency expands its global reach.
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