AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEcuador–Colombia Trade Reset: Ecuador’s customs authority has ordered the end of the 100% tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1, ending a months-long trade dispute tied to border security and drug-fighting demands. Diplomatic Fallout: Colombia rejected Ecuador’s framing of the tariff cut as political goodwill, accusing Quito of “deliberate interference” in Colombia’s presidential election after Noboa discussed tariff removal with far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Election Watch (Colombia): De la Espriella won the first round and will face Petro ally Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff, with violence and cartel policy at the center of the campaign. Cross-Border Crime Link: A major cocaine case in the Pacific involving Ecuadorian arrests was tied to Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, underscoring the region’s illicit trafficking networks. Business & Travel Angle: New York/New Jersey is gearing up for World Cup 2026 matches at MetLife, with free fan events and small-business activations planned across the metro area. Ecuador Economy/Industry: Ecuador is also set to provide USD 10.5 million to fishers to offset spiking fuel costs.
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