AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower Crunch: Ecuador has raised industrial electricity rationing to as much as 72 hours a week as drought drains generation, while Colombia has suspended power exports. The cuts are adding pressure on businesses and production. Agriculture and Exports: Banana exports rose 9.61% year over year to 282.28 million boxes in January–August, but the sector faces climate, plant-health and logistics challenges. A study also finds extreme rainfall can sharply damage cocoa yields in Ecuador and other major producing countries. Mining: Lundin Gold reported record quarterly production of 153,736 ounces at its Fruta del Norte mine. Weather Risks: Flooding in Molleturo damaged at least 14 homes, underscoring the local threat as El Niño conditions intensify.
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