AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEcuador–Canada Trade: Ecuador signed a free trade agreement with Canada, aiming to make nearly all exports duty-free (99.6% of tariff lines), boosting sectors from bananas and cocoa to shrimp, flowers, tuna, processed foods, textiles, and cosmetics, while carving out special protection for sensitive farm products like rice, corn, milk, meats, and sugar. Amazon Conservation: Ecuador also created the Yasuní–Limoncocha–Cuyabeno corridor, linking three reserves across 173,000 hectares to protect biodiversity and indigenous-managed livelihoods. Security & Rule of Law: In Canar’s La Troncal, authorities found seven charred bodies in a suspected gang-linked incident, with “Los Lobos” messages painted at the scene. Regional Anti-Crime Push: President Daniel Noboa met Peru’s new president Keiko Fujimori and Colombia’s incoming leadership, focusing on tighter border controls and joint action against arms and drug trafficking. Business/Finance Watch: Gran Tierra Energy set its 2026 Q2 results date for Aug. 4, with a call on Aug. 5.
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