AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColombia Earthquake Response: Colombia’s 7.4 quake death toll climbed to at least 298, with 3,935 injured and 320 missing as rescue teams and volunteers keep working across hundreds of affected municipalities. Ecuador Dispatch: Ecuador will send 35 rescuers, nearly five tons of equipment, and engineers to help assess damage and classify buildings after the disaster. Geopolitics & Security: Ecuador’s fishermen in Manabí face cartel extortion and threats, while separate reports allege CIA-linked strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats near the Galápagos. Ecuador–China Tech & Trade: President Daniel Noboa begins a state visit to China (Aug 16–23) to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, and technology. Climate Risk for the Region: NOAA warns El Niño has a 95% chance of becoming very strong by late 2026, raising stakes for rainfall, farming, and food supplies across Latin America. Biodiversity in Ecuador: PUCE researchers described a common Ecuador frog species, Pristimantis milpe, after rechecking historical specimens in London.
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