AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSecurity & Governance: Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has declared a new 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces and three municipalities, suspending protections against searches in key coastal areas and in Pichincha (including Quito), citing rising violence and organized armed group activity. Crime & Regional Politics: An AP roundup says Latin America’s right-wing backlash is gaining ground as crime fears and extortion spikes drive voters toward tougher, Bukele-style crackdowns—while noting homicide declines mask sharp country-by-country increases, including in Ecuador. International Finance & Trade: Moody’s warns that China’s growing influence in Latin America is deepening dependency, pointing to rising Chinese investment and export competition that could erode local manufacturing. Cross-border Crime Case: Albania’s SPAK says it has targeted a major cocaine network with alleged links to Ecuador, including seizures tied to shipments intercepted in Guayaquil and other European ports, alongside €150m in frozen assets. Business & Infrastructure: Port performance news highlights Posorja in Ecuador among top port improvers, while Port Qasim ranks 5th globally for fastest improvement—useful context for Ecuador’s logistics competitiveness. Diplomacy & Security Cooperation: Noboa met U.S. Defense leadership at the Pentagon to coordinate operational cooperation against narco-terrorism and transnational organized crime.
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