Ecuador: The definition of the trade agreement is in the field of Mexico

Ecuador awaits a response from Mexico to its final technical proposal for the entry of bananas and shrimp to that market. The discussion on the entry of Ecuadorian shrimp and bananas into the Mexican market was left for the end of the round of negotiations, as they were considered "controversial issues" by the Mexican government, chaired by Andrés López Obrador. Ecuador is one of the main world exporters of the two products, which is why Mexican businessmen feel threatened in those sectors. In particular, those from the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Tabasco (where López Obrador is from). The presidents of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, and Mexico, López Obrador, analyzed in detail the proposals and counterproposals on bananas and shrimp. "Bananas and shrimp were analyzed with all possible alternatives to bring the positions closer," said Foreign Minister Holguín, noting that Ecuador is now waiting for a definition from Mexico. None. Although the meeting of the Pacific Alliance was ...