AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEcuador Security: Ecuador’s illegal firearm seizures hit a record high in the first five months of 2026, with 5,424 weapons seized (up 20.6% year-on-year), as authorities link rising violence to expanding drug cartels using Ecuador’s Pacific routes. Human Rights & Trade: Canada’s government reportedly eliminated the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) during Ecuador trade agreement ratification, drawing civil-society backlash over reduced accountability for community impacts. Regional Politics: Caribbean states joined the US-led “Shield of the Americas” to condemn statements casting doubt on Colombia’s electoral process, including Ecuador’s participation. UN Diplomacy: Michelle Bachelet made a diplomatic pitch for UN secretary-general support, meeting Pakistan’s PM as the race intensifies. US Immigration Enforcement: Vermont police released extensive body-cam footage after a botched ICE raid, highlighting tense local-federal relations and ongoing enforcement activity beyond the initial surge. World Cup & Quito’s Ecuador Angle: Ecuador’s presence in the World Cup continues to ripple through transfers and travel coverage, including Inter Miami’s loan signing of Ecuadorian defender Fricio Caicedo.
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