AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCuba Education Under Strain: Cuba’s school year opened for 1.4 million students amid shortages of teachers, food, uniforms, and frequent blackouts, with parents forced to fill gaps as buses don’t run and electricity fails. Tourism Hit by U.S. Pressure: Cuba’s tourism fell 62% from January to July 2026 versus 2025, with visitor arrivals dropping to 419,000 as U.S. sanctions and an energy embargo scare off major hotel and tour partners. Power System Crackdown: Cuba’s Attorney General says it will strictly apply harsh penalties for sabotage targeting the National Electric System, citing hundreds of investigations and widespread transformer theft tied to outages. Diplomacy Spotlight: Cuba’s ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodríguez, highlighted long-running ties and urged peace as the island faces intensified U.S. measures. Humanitarian Aid Returns: The Open Arms NGO flotilla brought seven tons of aid to Cuba, underscoring how relief efforts keep moving even as sanctions tighten. Raúl Castro Health Rumors: Reports say former President Raúl Castro is gravely ill after a stroke, with no official confirmation from Cuban authorities.
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