AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEcuador–U.S. diplomacy heats up: President Daniel Noboa met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Washington, aiming to deepen cooperation on drug trafficking and security as Ecuador–Colombia tensions worsen after Quito imposed 100% tariffs on Colombian goods and Bogotá retaliated. Fuel squeeze at home: Ecuador’s gasoline crisis is still biting—drivers report long lines and limited fills (often just $15–$20), with authorities blaming hoarding ahead of the May 11 price update. Mining push with displacement risk: Ecuador is “on the cusp” of a Chinese-driven copper boom as Jiangxi Copper moves forward on the Cascabel project in Imbabura, which could require removing dozens of families. Trade and investment signals: Ecuador’s aquaculture chamber is pitching shrimp as an investment destination, while broader regional finance and payments expansion continues to reach Ecuador. Crime spillover reminder: Greece seized 46 kg of cocaine in a container arriving from Ecuador, underscoring how Ecuador-linked supply chains remain under scrutiny.
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