AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Cuba Tensions: Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says the two sides have “channels of communication” but no formal negotiations, while Havana insists it’s “not naive” about Trump threats and is boosting defenses. Diplomatic Staffing: The US State Department is hiring seven local professionals in Cuba via Palco, a state-linked firm tied to Gaesa, underscoring how sanctions rules still shape day-to-day operations. Power and Daily Life: Matanzas’ Máximo Gómez primary school has been without electricity for over 23 days after a transformer failure, disrupting classes for children from surrounding rural areas. Currency Watch: Cuba’s informal market closed Monday with the dollar and euro down, while the MLC jumped—another sign of volatility for households. Repression and Legal Pressure: A young man questioned by Cuban state security after supporting Anna Bensi and her mother says the “same old script” continues. Human Rights: The UN Human Rights Council extended Sudan’s fact-finding mission and demanded an immediate ceasefire. International Spotlight: Barbados marks the 50th anniversary of Cubana Flight 455, calling for an end to the US blockade and urging medication donations.
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