AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCuba-U.S. Standoff: Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez says there are no talks with the United States and no agenda for future negotiations, while Havana says the “genocidal” blockade cost it $8.1 billion in damages in 2025 and could worsen in 2026 as an oil “blockade” deepens power outages. Energy Crisis Reality Check: Rodríguez describes daily life with only 2–3 hours of electricity, food spoilage, and children studying in near darkness—while Cubans report blackouts and infrastructure failures continue to ripple through neighborhoods. Telecom Frustration: ETECSA’s new WiFi spot on Isla de la Juventud drew sarcasm from users who say connectivity is still unreliable and unsafe to access in public during blackout conditions. Health Worker Migration: Cuban medical staff line up to register for Electronic ID after being accepted to work in Guyana following the end of a bilateral cooperation deal. Public Safety & Daily Hardship: A Havana building crisis in Nuevo Vedado leaves residents without power, elevators, and water for long stretches. Scams Watch (U.S. angle): BBB Scam Tracker reports show Florida cities with rising scam reports, underscoring how fraud pressure keeps spreading. Culture & Cuba Abroad: Cuban singer Aymée Nuviola releases a live album recorded at London’s Ronnie Scott’s.
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