AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSanctions-Driven Exodus: The Wall Street Journal reports more foreign firms are quitting Cuba as US pressure and an economic collapse make operations untenable, with Visa/Mastercard suspending card use for many visitors and major hotel groups (including Meliá and Iberostar) cutting ties with dozens of properties. Tourism Shock: Canadian carriers WestJet and Sunwing have suspended all Cuba flights and packages indefinitely, citing Cuba’s worsening operational conditions. Humanitarian Supply Push: Cuba received 1,700 tons of basic goods from Mexico and Belize, arriving in Havana aboard the Asian Katra, as shortages deepen. Energy Crisis Reality Check: A new report highlights how Cuba’s rotating blackout system is leaving much of the country without power for long stretches, feeding a broader humanitarian emergency. Local Business Pressure: Miami-Dade revoked licenses tied to unauthorized cement shipments to Cuba, while Matanzas warned state drivers they’ll lose operating licenses if they refuse passenger pickups. Policy Shift for Hotels: Cuba is courting the diaspora to invest and manage hotels and other priority sectors, offering tariff incentives for industrial inputs.
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