AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEcuador–China Trade Push: President Daniel Noboa’s first state visit to China aims to deepen ties after a decade of partnership, with bilateral trade hitting $17.33bn in 2025 and Ecuador’s exports to China rising strongly since the 2024 free trade deal. Maritime Security & Fishermen Under Pressure: Ecuadorian crews say their boats were attacked by small explosive drones and then taken to a “ghost ship,” with mounting US interest and claims of covert involvement; separate reporting also highlights fishermen squeezed between cartel extortion and US strikes. Drug Enforcement Spotlight: Ecuador police seized about 469kg of cocaine marked with footballer Erling Haaland’s face, underscoring how trafficking branding is showing up in local busts. Regional Macro Mood: Emerging-market assets rallied as investors diversified and looked past shocks, helped by stronger reserves and local capital markets—an upbeat backdrop for Latin America’s business outlook. Climate Risk Watch: NOAA warns El Niño has a 95% chance of becoming very strong by late 2026, raising stakes for rainfall, farming and food markets across the region.
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