AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity Crisis in Cuba: Cuba’s grid was reconnected after a 36-hour nationwide blackout, but UNE and residents say power is still spotty and blackouts are becoming “the new normal,” with the latest collapse blamed on system failures during restoration efforts. Power Grid Restoration vs. Daily Life: Reports describe Havana still only partially powered, with hospitals and water pumping systems hit, while the U.S. Embassy warns travelers of widespread outages and communication disruptions. Regime Tensions Over Reforms: Inside the Cuban leadership, discontent is surfacing over the 176 economic measures and the growing prominence of “El Cangrejo” (Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro), with some warning reforms could mean a harder turn toward capitalism. Cuba’s Economic Rules Under Strain: A new report highlights how cash-payment limits and banking requirements in the Mariel free trade zone are being widely ignored, undermining the push to reduce cash. Food and Diplomacy: Vietnam handed over its first Cuba-grown rice shipment under a joint project, as Cuba continues seeking partnerships amid shortages.
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