AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTraditional Craft Under Pressure (Ecuador): In Guangopolo, Ecuador’s horsehair “cedazo” sieve makers are down to just nine artisans, with sales collapsing from hundreds per month decades ago to about 10 per week as cheaper plastics and synthetic fabrics squeeze demand and sourcing gets harder. Industrial Tech & Energy (Ecuador-linked global supply chain): DP World says it has expanded Mexico logistics capabilities, adding IATA-certified air freight forwarding in Mexico City to support nearshoring and faster cross-border cargo handling. Mining & Environment (Ecuador Amazon): A new EcoCiencia Foundation report warns that advancing gold extraction is disturbing about 111 hectares in Zamora Chinchipe (2011–2025), including impacts inside Podocarpus National Park and the Cerro Plateado reserve, threatening species like jaguars and tapirs. Food Safety (Ecuador export risk): New York health officials and the FDA link a hepatitis A outbreak to frozen blood clams imported from Ecuador (La Serranita brand), urging consumers to check freezers due to long-lasting contamination risk. World Cup as a Business Signal: Ecuadorian artisans’ struggles and Ecuador-linked seafood alerts land as the World Cup ramps up viewing and logistics worldwide, from watch-party guides to expanded freight services.
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