Russian importers have been warned about possible disruptions in banana supplies due to the mafia rebellion in Ecuador. This was stated in an interview by Irina Norina, President of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Importers (AIIP). RBC.
According to him, Russian importers began to receive messages from opposing parties about a possible interruption in the supply of Ecuadorian bananas after the outbreak of an armed rebellion of mafia groups in the South American country. After this, local companies began to cancel the issuance of containers for fruit transportation by sea. Additionally, Norina added that the riots caused logistical disruptions due to the temporary closure of ports in Ecuador.
The article notes that against this background, suppliers report the impossibility of comprehensive shipment of planned volumes of banana products.
A regime of “internal armed conflict” was introduced in Ecuador due to the conflict between the mafia and the forces of law and order. Groups have already taken hostages across the country. Armored vehicles and soldiers appeared on the streets of the city, and in Argentina this situation is already being called the problem of the entire continent. What is happening in Ecuador and whether the conflict can materially spread throughout the region “Newspapers.Ru”.
Previously “Rusprodsoyuz” appreciated Impact of the situation in Ecuador on banana supplies.