AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFidel Castro at 100: Cuba marked Fidel Castro’s centenary with book fairs, art shows, concerts, and leftist gatherings, even as the island’s crisis deepens under a U.S. energy blockade and sanctions squeeze. U.S. pressure and threats: Russia’s diplomats dismissed new U.S. sanctions as “impotence,” while U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “all options are on the table,” including military action. Political repression: Prisoners Defenders says Cuba hit a record 1,327 political prisoners in July, including a 13-year-old detained after blackout-era protests. Security crackdown in Havana: 14ymedio reports a major military deployment extended through Guanabacoa, with residents suspecting it’s meant to repress unrest tied to the Fidel anniversary. Sports and defections: Cuba’s fencers and a softball player reportedly fled during the Central American Games in Santo Domingo, as state media stayed silent. Energy strain: Exiled journalist Suleidy Peñate Ramos describes the psychological toll of prolonged blackouts. Business impact: Sherritt International reports losses tied to Cuba disruptions after U.S. sanctions.
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