U.S. Cuba Policy Shift: The Trump administration is moving away from military options and toward tighter sanctions, aiming to cut off regime revenue and pressure the Castro family and military leadership. Diplomatic Fallout: Cuba’s diplomats in the Dominican Republic are packing after an order to leave—at least nine officials, with Cuba disputing the number—sparking criticism and questions. Economic Strain at Home: Cuba’s informal currency market stayed steady this Saturday (dollar ~664 CUP; euro ~760 CUP), but daily life is still squeezed by shortages and price shocks. Food and Power Crisis: Cooking oil shortages are driving Cubans to pork fat—yet lines and scarcity persist—while blackouts and missing supplies keep worsening the situation. Public Discontent: A new survey reports overwhelming distrust in the government’s management and recent economic measures, with most calling for political and economic change. Political Prisoners: Opposition figure Fernando Mitchel Barzaga Mompié was released after serving his sentence for 11J protests, while Guillermo del Sol Pérez remains in critical condition after nearly 60 days on hunger strike. Local Governance Push: Díaz-Canel urged municipal solutions in Guanabacoa, citing power outages, waste buildup, and water difficulties.