AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAmazon Oil Auction in Ecuador: Ecuador says it will launch a new tender for remote Amazon oil blocks in December 2026, despite Indigenous nations rejecting the plan and warning of major legal, operational, and environmental risks. Electricity Cuts from Low Hydropower: Ecuador extended industrial power disconnections to 72 hours as water levels drop at Mazar and Coca Codo Sinclair, with business leaders questioning how the burden is shared. El Niño Heat and Health Risks: A new report links Super El Niño to thousands of extra heat deaths across Latin America, underscoring that survival depends on housing, work conditions, and access to cooling. Plastic Pollution Off Ecuador: Coverage highlights plastic pollution reaching nearly 4,000 meters deep in the Pacific off Ecuador, including bags, fishing nets, and bottles. Indigenous Forest Protection via Tech: In the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Achuar community uses technology to preserve their forest and culture amid biodiversity pressures.
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