AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEcuador–Colombia Trade Reset: Ecuador’s customs authority has abolished the 100% tariff on Colombian goods effective June 1, cutting the security surcharge to zero after talks involving President Daniel Noboa and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, aiming to restart legal trade while tightening joint action against illicit economies. Labor Rights Watch: The ITUC’s 2026 Global Rights Index says repression of workers’ rights is worsening globally, with Ecuador newly listed among the worst performers and the report flagging widespread violations of the right to strike and collective bargaining. Private Education Pressure: Ecuador’s Education Ministry reports private school enrollment has fallen 24% since 2018, citing family financial strain and a declining birth rate. Security and Justice: Police say they’ve identified two suspects still at large after a deadly Chordeleg jewelry store robbery, while authorities criticized the “lynch mob” that killed two captured suspects. World Cup Business Pulse: With Ecuador in Group E, the tournament’s June kickoff roster deadline is today, and Ecuador’s matches (including vs Curacao) are set to draw regional attention as fans plan travel and spending across host cities.
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