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Ecuador trade and energy developments

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia resumes electricity exports to Ecuador

In early July 2026 Ecuador’s banana exports rose 6.75 % to 181.43 million boxes, driven by a modestly larger harvest and strong demand in the EU, Russia and the Cono Sur. A reduced tariff on Chinese imports also boosted

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Petro probes: appointments, investigations, scandal

8 clusters · 84 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia's Petro government hit by Juliana Guerrero corruption scandal

Investigations into President Gustavo Petro’s administration have expanded throughout July and August 2026. After prosecutor Lucy Laborde quit the money‑laundering directorate in early July, the case against Petro’s son

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Colombia solar capacity growth

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia awards nearly 1 GW of solar and battery capacity in historic clean‑energy auction

In July 2026 Colombia’s renewable push accelerated on two fronts. Erco Energía commissioned a 15‑MW solar plant in Tolima, modestly expanding the nation’s clean‑energy portfolio. Within the same month the Ministry of Min

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Panama‑Dominican Republic summer power demand surge

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Latest: Dominican Republic electricity demand hits record as heat wave strains grid

In late July 2026 both Panama and the Dominican Republic saw electricity consumption climb sharply as temperatures rose. Panama neared its historic peak of 2,161 MW, coming within 74 MW of the 2023 record, while the Domi

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