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Traditional Craft Under Pressure: In Guangopolo near Quito, only nine “cedacero” artisans still weave horsehair “cedazos” sieves, down from hundreds of families decades ago as cheaper plastics and synthetic fabrics squeeze demand. World Cup Business & Ecuador Spotlight: Betting chatter and match previews keep Ecuador in the spotlight, including Group E coverage that frames La Tri’s defensive discipline as a potential surprise run. Trade Policy Watch: The U.S. is moving toward broad new Section 301 forced-labor tariffs (10%–12.5%) covering 60 economies, with Ecuador listed among those facing proposed duties—raising compliance and cost questions for exporters. Labor Rights Signal: Zimbabwe was added to the ITUC workers’ rights watch list, while the index flags Ecuador among countries facing serious labor-right concerns. Geopolitics & Information Risks: A reported Pentagon-linked AI propaganda network is preparing tailored Spanish-language versions for Ecuador and other countries, aiming to shape perceptions of U.S. military activity. Tech for Conservation: A bioacoustics project is building acoustic baselines in Ecuador and other countries to better track forest health beyond what satellites can show.

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