AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabor Rights Showdown in Quito: Ecuador’s teachers marched to the Constitutional Court to demand repeal of Education Ministerial Agreement 0045-A, arguing weekend classes violate the LOEI and push beyond the 40-hour workweek; the court gave the ministry 15 days to respond. US-Ecuador Security Under Scrutiny: Human Rights Watch urged Congress to investigate deepening US-Ecuador military cooperation, alleging torture, arbitrary detentions, drone-strike deaths, and disappearances tied to “Operation Total Extermination.” Ecuador’s Amazon in the Spotlight: Inditex pledged €6.5m (2026-2028) with Conservation International to protect over 2 million hectares across six countries, including Ecuador’s Achuar territory, aiming to curb deforestation and support indigenous reserves. Cross-Border Crime Signals: Italy seized “extremely pure” cocaine hidden in refrigerated banana shipments arriving from Ecuador, highlighting how Ecuador-linked ports remain targets for trafficking networks. International Football Politics: Conmebol renewed pressure on FIFA for a 64-team 2030 World Cup, while FIFA VAR and refereeing controversies continue to dominate the post-tournament debate.
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