AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoCuba’s Reform Push Under Sanctions: Cuba’s Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga says Havana is rolling out 176 economic measures to attract foreign investment, expand the small private sector, lift limits on corporate headcount, allow entrepreneurs to run multiple businesses, remove price controls, permit private banking, and open state firms to partnerships/privatization—framing it as survival amid U.S. pressure. Energy Strain and Daily Disruption: Multiple reports highlight Cuba’s worsening blackout reality, including violent protests tied to prolonged outages and water shortages, with activists alleging repression during cacerolazo demonstrations. Private Sector and Food/Trade Pressure: Coverage points to Cuba’s push to keep commerce moving despite sanctions, including efforts to broaden private activity and attract external partners. Local Industry/Skills Angle: A separate manufacturing-education item notes a classroom robot donation to Manatee Technical College’s advanced manufacturing program—useful context for how training capacity is being built to meet workforce needs. International Trade Friction: A Canadian network urges Ottawa to enable business with Cuba, arguing U.S. blockade rules are extraterritorial and harming Canadian firms and workers.
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