AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElectricity Crunch: UNE reports Cuba’s SEN availability at just 1,090 MW versus demand near 3,050 MW, with peak deficits approaching 1,990 MW as multiple thermoelectric failures and fuel shortages leave large parts of the grid uncovered. Water & Daily Survival: A viral clip shows Cubans juggling no water and no electricity at once, while another story highlights how people adapt cooking and routines during blackouts. Bread & Wheat Supply: Cuba’s food industry minister says wheat mills are idle or barely operating, regulated bread reaches only part of the population, and 2026 distribution of key basics remains stalled. Tourism Shock: Varadero and Cárdenas are described as “ghost town” conditions as hotel-linked jobs dry up; Archipelago International confirms it is exiting Cuba, joining other chains scaling back under U.S. pressure. Sanctions & Oil Pressure: Cuba rejects claims that the U.S. doesn’t block oil shipments, citing tariff threats under an executive order; Cuba also denounces expanded U.S. sanctions targeting Díaz-Canel and others. Telecom Friction: ETECSA touts a WSIS award for its online services, but residents complain about connectivity and generator noise. Currency Strain: Informal rates hit new highs for the dollar, euro, and MLC, signaling worsening purchasing power.
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