AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEcuador’s Executive Reshuffle: President Daniel Noboa announced a second cabinet cut, shrinking the Council of Ministers from 14 to 10 portfolios and promising dismissals for “those who do things wrong,” without yet naming which ministries will merge or disappear. US Tariff Pressure on Ecuador: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor enforcement failures, placing Ecuador in a group facing a 10% additional duty, with public comments and a July hearing before any final action. Security Flashpoint in Ecuador: Police reported eight bodies found in plastic bags near Babahoyo, amid missing-person cases and a note pointing to gang targeting in the Los Lobos vs. Los Choneros conflict. World Cup Logistics for Quito’s Ecuador Fans: Ecuador will play Guatemala in a friendly June 7 in Columbus, using the city as its official base camp, with drone flight restrictions and stadium bag rules in place. Regional Tech Threats: A new report flags increased state-linked cyber operations targeting Latin America and government entities, including China-linked groups hitting Panama.
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