Power & Telecom Disruptions: ETECSA says Cuba’s energy crisis has knocked out parts of Nauta and Transfermóvil, disrupting browsing and electronic payments while mobile data stays up and teams look for fixes. Electricity Strain: Reports point to a worsening grid deficit and widespread circuit impacts as blackouts remain frequent. Fuel & Logistics Pressure: Multiple reports highlight fuel shortages and U.S. Coast Guard interdictions of vessels carrying fuel to Cuba, underscoring how energy constraints ripple into transport and food production. Energy Transition Push: A new regional analysis finds Caribbean solar installations are about double official figures, with Cuba among countries where households and businesses are turning to rooftop solar amid rising fuel costs. Private Sector Visibility: Fuel marketer A Granel begins sponsoring Industriales in the National Series, signaling growing commercial advertising space for new operators. Baseball Talent Flows: Two more Cuban players secure MLB deals (Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres), continuing the talent pipeline out of the island. Water & Social Programs: Guantánamo officials tout progress under the 176 economic and social transformations, including pension payments and support for vulnerable residents via new platforms. Culture & Industry Training: Cuba’s FINCL animation forum call opens for proposals, tying film production training and business meetings to the broader creative industry.