Cuban Customs Overhaul: Cuba’s Official Gazette published new rules that set tighter limits for travelers importing mobile phones, computers, and household appliances, with an option to pay tariffs in USD instead of losing goods; the package takes effect Oct. 12, 2026 and includes specific reference values (e.g., up to 5 phones at $80 each; up to 3 computers total with model-based values; and appliance limits by type and total value). Energy & Telecom Disruptions: ETECSA says Cuba’s electricity crisis has knocked out parts of its network, disrupting Nauta browsing and Transfermóvil payments while mobile data remains working; the company didn’t give a restoration date as Havana reported major circuit impacts and a growing MW deficit. Fuel Pressure on the Island: Reports say the U.S. imposed new financial and travel sanctions and that Cuba’s fuel shortages have worsened, contributing to flight suspensions; separate coverage also points to continued U.S. Coast Guard interdictions of fuel shipments bound for Cuba. Economic Reform Push: Cuba’s National Assembly is rolling out a large package of new economic and social measures tied to domestic production, including expanded private-sector import options and new pathways for foreign capital to invest in private businesses. Sports & Industry Signals: Cuba’s 65th National Baseball Series starts with a reduced format designed to cope with economic and energy limits, and now allows team sponsorship under new regulations. Solar Workarounds: A new regional report finds Caribbean solar installations are about double official figures, with households and businesses in places including Cuba turning to rooftop systems to cope with fuel and power shocks.