AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug Bust: Spain and Ecuador say a multiyear operation led to 44 arrests and the seizure of 21 tons of cocaine, with drugs allegedly hidden in shipping containers from Guayaquil. Public Health Protest: Kidney patients gathered in Quito’s Carondelet Palace area, warning shortages of supplies and immunosuppressants are driving deaths and forcing transplant patients back to dialysis. Crime Strategy Debate: InSight Crime revisits Ecuador’s kingpin approach after the capture of alleged gang leader “Pipo,” asking whether high-profile arrests just fragment criminal groups. Security Funding: The IDB expands security financing for Latin America and the Caribbean to $4 billion, building on an Ecuador-linked alliance. Arts & Entertainment: Ticketmaster launches in Uruguay and buys RED UTS, extending Live Nation’s regional push for live-event ticketing. Football Friendlies: South Korea will host Ecuador and Uruguay in September, adding fresh international matchups for Ecuador fans. Sports Spotlight: A coach-led dementia trial across 11 countries includes Ecuador, showing structured support can outperform self-guided plans.
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