AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPeru Runoff Tightens: With 94% counted, leftist Roberto Sánchez edged ahead of Keiko Fujimori by just 0.02 points (50.01% vs 49.99%), keeping markets jittery and underscoring how Peru’s right-left split keeps driving instability. U.S. Tariff Push Hits Ecuador: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor import rules, with Ecuador listed among the countries facing a 10% rate—comments and hearings are set for early July. Ecuador Economy Signal: Ecuador’s country risk fell below 400 points for the first time in nearly 12 years, a drop officials say reflects improving investor confidence. Energy Update: Petroecuador restarted diesel production at the Esmeraldas refinery, reaching about 83% capacity after a March fire. Security Case in Quito: Prosecutors expanded the Villavicencio assassination probe using phone records and seized devices, alleging witness pressure and political links. Quito Business & Trade: AMCHAM Quito helped host Ecuador’s Business Future of the Americas summit, focusing on investment, security, rule of law, and regional supply chains. Military Cooperation: Kentucky National Guard’s Exercise EL GATO continued its 30-year partnership with Ecuadorian forces through combined training. World Cup Logistics for Ecuadorians: A consular services center opened in Overland Park, Kansas, with Ecuador consular staff on-site during the tournament.
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