AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectricity & Telecom Fallout: Cuba’s energy crisis is hitting communications hard in Santiago de Cuba, with Etecsa saying 140–150 mobile towers are shut down daily for lack of power or fuel, while only 17 sites are solar-protected and the company aims to reach 35 by year-end. Grid Collapse Continues: Multiple reports this week describe Cuba suffering repeated nationwide blackouts and total grid disconnections, with knock-on effects across essential services. Energy Theft & Power Loss: Holguín authorities detailed the theft of dielectric oil from an electrical substation by a 19-year-old and his uncle, causing a blackout lasting over 24 hours for more than 4,000 customers. Sanctions Pressure on Industry: Coverage also points to fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba’s oil and mining revenue streams, framed as worsening shortages and constraining critical supply chains. Diaspora & Policy Dialogue: Cubans in the U.S. held a national meeting at Cuba’s UN mission, with officials citing the energy blockade’s impact and outlining upcoming migration and citizenship rules.
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