AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCross-Border Environmental Enforcement: Ecuador is part of a major Amazon crackdown, with Operation Green Shield 2026 running July 15–31 across Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Authorities say 3,600+ officers carried out 1,045 field actions, leading to 839 arrests and seizures including 9.9 million cubic feet of illegal timber, 195 tons of minerals, and equipment tied to illegal mining, logging, wildlife trafficking, fuel smuggling and land grabbing. Central Banking & Payments: Ecuador’s Central Bank says it’s rapidly building an instant payment system similar to Brazil’s Pix, aiming for 24/7 interoperable transfers with special controls for the country’s dollarized economy. Oil & Capital Markets: Gran Tierra Energy agreed to sell its Colombia and Ecuador oil business to Maurel & Prom for $1.33bn (including debt), with expected net proceeds of about $315m and annual interest-cost savings of roughly $80m—an Ecuador-relevant shift in upstream ownership. Security & Business Risk: President Daniel Noboa ordered 4,000 additional police and military personnel to Quito under a “Quito Protection Plan” to respond to a reported crime wave, a move that can affect operating conditions for firms in the capital. Trade Pressure on Shrimp: Ecuador is reportedly seeking a Trump shrimp tariff exemption, signaling ongoing export-market pressure for the country’s seafood sector.
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