AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlzheimer’s Diagnostics Expansion: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics will bring C2N’s Precivity® blood tests for amyloid pathology to more Latin American and Caribbean countries, starting with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and others. Ecuador Tech in Schools: Colombia is adding Korean language classes to regular secondary curricula for the first time, with Ecuador already among the region’s early adopters. Amazon Biodiversity Discovery: Ecuadorian researchers at Inabio identified 62 dung beetle species in the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, highlighting the reserve’s role as a living lab and the need to protect it from deforestation and climate stress. AI and Work Policy: The UN’s labor agency says AI gains must reach workers through better wages, protections, and inclusive growth. Smartphone Market Signals: Counterpoint reports Latin America’s smartphone shipments grew 2% YoY in Q1 2026, with Apple up 8% and gains also noted in Ecuador and other countries. Local Innovation & Design: A tiny triangular cabin in Ecuador’s cloud forest uses lightweight timber and polycarbonate cladding to cut site impact and speed up assembly.
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