AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrivate-Sector Shake-Up: Cuba has removed the 100-worker limit for private businesses and expanded MSMEs under Decree-Law 133/2026, letting larger firms grow, hire more people, and even partner with foreign capital—while keeping state oversight and requiring ministry authorization for imports/exports. Tourism Collapse: Cuba’s traveler numbers keep sliding: 794,492 travelers in Jan–July 2026 (about half last year’s level), with international visitors down sharply as sanctions bite and hotel/flight disruptions continue. Energy Crisis Blame Game: Marco Rubio says Cuba’s blackouts aren’t caused by U.S. sanctions, pointing instead to decades-old equipment and the loss of subsidized Venezuelan oil. Raúl Castro Health Rumors: Reports say the former leader is in critical condition after a stroke, with Cuban authorities still not confirming details. U.S.-Cuba Security Tensions: A new U.S. bulk-power equipment ban lists Cuba among “covered entities,” while another Miami airport incident saw a passenger arrested after telling an agent he had a bomb before a flight to Cuba. Tech Glitch: ETECSA says SMS is down, suspending Transfermóvil notifications. Sports Spotlight: Havana-born Lázaro Montes and Yohandy Morales made MLB debuts with home runs.
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