AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCocaine Bust in Ecuador: Ecuadorian police seized a truck shipment of 469 kg of cocaine near the Colombia border, packaged with stickers of football star Erling Haaland—an apparent branding tactic used by traffickers—after an anonymous tip led to the discovery of 370 packages hidden in a false compartment. Regional Disaster Response: Colombia declared an economic, social and ecological emergency after a 7.4 earthquake, setting up a “Fondo Milagro” to manage donations and reconstruction funds as the death toll climbed to 273 and hundreds remained missing while rescuers neared the 72-hour survival window. Ecuador-Linked Logistics Risk: A UNODC report highlights Ecuador’s role as a key cocaine transit hub, pointing to ports, container traffic and banana trade routes as infrastructure exploited by organized crime. Trade & Food Industry Signals: Cibus reported Q2 progress and said Europe is moving toward easier treatment for certain precisely edited crops, while aquaculture-focused firms like BioMar posted higher Q2 volumes and revenue and raised guidance expectations. Climate Watch for the Region: Paraguay is preparing for El Niño-driven storm and flood risks, with preventive works already underway.
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