US-Cuba Spying Accusations: The U.S. State Department escalated its campaign against Cuba, alleging Cuban spies infiltrated top levels of Washington and backed left-wing activism, as Trump pushes to end communist rule and tightens sanctions and an effective oil blockade. Power and Service Strain: In Santiago de Cuba, residents in Veguita de Galo report 26 straight days without electricity after a transformer replacement failed almost immediately; in Havana, neighborhood pot-banging and street fires spread in Centro Habana and Lawton amid repeated blackouts and police confrontations. Cuba’s Economic Reform Push: Díaz-Canel reiterated that reforms aim to “save the Revolution” by unleashing productive forces and distributing wealth with social justice, while debate continues over how far state control is being loosened. Energy Aid via Solidarity Shipping: The sailboat Astral, tied to Spain’s Open Arms “Rumbo a Cuba” project, arrived in Havana carrying a photovoltaic kit for the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital, highlighting how humanitarian and energy support is moving despite sanctions. Agriculture/Business Policy Signals: Cuba’s State Council approved decree-laws to implement economic and social transformations, including measures affecting the business system and agricultural cooperatives. AI Governance Watch: WAICO’s launch and China’s push for a parallel AI governance order are gaining attention globally, with Indonesia joining as a founding member—relevant for future tech rules that could shape regional industry.