AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCocaine Accusations Escalate: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro says Ecuador has become the world’s biggest cocaine exporter, alleging Peruvian and Colombian drugs now move through Ecuadorian ports and claiming Ecuador’s politics are infiltrated by trafficking networks. Security Crackdown at Home: Ecuador’s nighttime curfew has led to 2,000+ arrests in eight days, with hundreds tied to gangs and major seizures reported as the measure runs through May 18. U.S.-Ecuador Tensions: A group of U.S. lawmakers demands the Pentagon suspend alleged anti-drug operations in northern Ecuador, citing possible civilian bombings and questioning the legal basis for U.S. involvement. World Cup Politics in the Background: Curaçao’s squad prep is in flux—Dick Advocaat is back as coach, and the preliminary roster is expected Friday—while Ecuador’s own World Cup campaign is set to face Curaçao and Ivory Coast in Group E. Regional Crime Pressure: A new report warns organized crime is increasingly driving environmental damage across the Amazon, including in Ecuador.
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