AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoColombia Earthquake Response: A 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia near San José del Palmar in Chocó, killing at least 111 people and injuring dozens, with collapsed buildings reported across cities like Pereira and Cali as Colombia coordinates international rescue and emergency logistics. Ecuador Health Watch: Ecuador reported 1,771 hepatitis A cases in the first 30 weeks of 2026, up 39.4%, with children ages 5–9 most affected—linked to gaps in safe water, hygiene, and sanitation. Biodiversity in Ecuador: An Ecuador wildlife creator captured a rare, giant beetle encounter, highlighting how insects support ecosystems through pest control, pollination, and nutrient recycling. Drug Trafficking Trend: UN-linked reporting says ketamine trafficking is spreading across Latin America as illicit supply chains diversify and the drug shows up in synthetic mixtures. Ecuador Agribusiness Tech & Trade: Banana Time Guayaquil 2026 will run Oct. 27–30, focusing on supply-chain integration and compliance topics like due diligence, water/carbon footprints, and precision agriculture. Cybersecurity Research: A new look at ransomware warns attacks are rising and increasingly tied to broader, coordinated campaigns rather than isolated incidents.
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