AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt & Justice: The mastermind behind the Bar Works fraud, Renwick Haddow, is set for a July 23 court date after years of delays, with lawyers telling victims “the end is finally near.” Ecuador Security & Crime: Ecuador’s shrimp and broader supply chains keep intersecting with enforcement as the country reports major drug seizures, including 1.7 tons of cocaine hidden in containers. Environment & Industry: Ecuador’s shrimp sector signed a mangrove protection agreement with Conservation International Ecuador, the National Aquaculture Chamber, and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership, targeting restoration of 250 hectares by 2030. Business & Compliance: Sun Chemical Ecuador says it has achieved BASC certification, citing stronger supply-chain security and compliance controls. Quito/Regional Politics: A new poll shows Ecuador President Daniel Noboa’s approval has fallen sharply, with security experts warning crime territory shifts—not just government action—may be driving changes. Global Watch: The U.S. designated two more Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, escalating pressure across the region.
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