Market Conduct Supervision: A push for more timely, granular complaints and claims data could help Ecuador’s financial regulators spot service disruptions, impersonation scams, and phishing earlier instead of waiting for monthly or quarterly reports. Trade & Compliance: India amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports of goods made with forced labour, a move tied to US Section 301 pressure—relevant for Ecuador exporters facing tighter scrutiny. Ecuador Energy for Exports: Ecuador’s aquaculture shrimp sector is set to shift from diesel toward electricity after a CNA–MAE MoU, aiming to modernize regulation, speed connections, and cut operating costs to stay competitive. Sustainable Coffee: In the Ecuadorian Amazon, 373 coffee producers are exporting deforestation-free coffee and preparing for the EU Deforestation Regulation with traceability and monitoring. Digital & Telecoms: Air Canada and Avianca are exploring a strategic partnership for passenger and cargo integration, while Google expands alcohol and gambling policy rules that could affect Ecuador-based advertisers. Local Governance & Cities: Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón will attend a Cuenca-hosted Ibero-American urban development congress focused on financing sustainable growth. Ecuador Watch: Ecuador’s National Museum design in Quito sparked public backlash and resignations tied to the “Ecos del Sol” concept. Illicit Finance: A Bloomberg investigation links an Ecuador-to-Spain cocaine shipment to a collapsed Irish fintech and Dubai real estate, underscoring financial-system risk.