AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEcuador’s Amazon oil flares: Amnesty International urged Ecuador to fully implement a 2021 court ruling ordering the elimination of gas flares near populated areas and reparations for affected communities, saying authorities have only created the appearance of compliance. UN leadership race: Rebeca Grynspan, Ecuador’s former foreign minister and current UNCTAD chief, led the first informal UN Security Council straw poll to replace António Guterres, with early support but no guarantee given the veto power of permanent members. Renewables in the Galápagos: Ecuador is set to invest $117.6 million in a renewable energy project in the Galápagos, aiming to support a sustainable energy transition. Mining and dividends: DPM Metals reported record Q2 free cash flow and earnings, with operations including Ecuador, and declared a $0.04 quarterly dividend. Trade and market signals: Anheuser-Busch InBev said World Cup-linked demand helped lift beer volumes, including record volumes in Ecuador. Marine protection pressure: A global study found drifting tuna fishing gear (dFADs) affects more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, raising pressure for stronger limits and better tracking.
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