AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCuba Power Crisis: Cuba plunged into a third nationwide blackout in six months after its national grid suffered a “total disconnection,” leaving nearly 10 million people without electricity as fuel shortages and aging Soviet-era plants collide with U.S. pressure. Human Impact: Reports describe Havana and other regions enduring hours-long to multi-day outages, with public transport disrupted and medical services strained, while officials say restoration is underway and causes are under investigation. Grid Recovery: Cuba’s energy ministry says protocols are active and micro-grids are being brought back online to protect “vital services,” but power availability remains extremely limited. Diplomacy & Pressure: Multiple outlets repeat that Cuba’s energy collapse is tied to the U.S. fuel blockade and threats that restrict oil access, with President Díaz-Canel again blaming Washington. Negotiation Talk: Separately, Raúl Castro’s grandson, “El Cangrejo,” tells USA Today he’s open to negotiating with the U.S., including Trump, as Cuba searches for a path through the crisis.
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