Energy & Water Resilience: Cuba plans 200 MW of solar PV dedicated to Havana water pumping, aiming to cut dependence on the National Electric System during outages, with solar complexes plus storage and an interim push using generators for dozens of priority pumping sites. Grid Theft Crackdown: Havana’s power utility says it is installing chemical traps at substations to identify people stealing transformer dielectric oil, joining similar anti-theft measures already used in Las Tunas. Sanctions Pressure: The U.S. State Department says it will use “all available sanctioning authorities” under new OFAC Cuba Sanctions Regulations, tightening banking loopholes and adding new restrictions tied to repression and national security. Human Impact of Infrastructure Failure: Reuters reports worsening water and power breakdowns in Havana are driving widespread illness, with health authorities warning of virus spread as outages cripple sanitation and hygiene. UN Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez led a heavy UNGA week of speeches and bilateral meetings, briefing UN officials on the humanitarian effects of the U.S. energy blockade. Defense/Readiness Contracting: NAVFAC Southeast awarded a $49.5M job order contract for facility sustainment and minor construction at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, supporting utilities, housing, clinics, and communications.