AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Crisis: Cuba’s power system is in freefall again, with Sancti Spíritus reporting outages over 40–50 hours and a weekend peak deficit of about 2,165 MW as fuel shortages and damaged equipment keep units offline. Health & Supply Chain: Sancti Spíritus also faces shortages of more than 300 medications, even as officials claim “stable” coverage for hemodialysis and other priority programs. Sanctions & Industry Pressure: The US imposed new sanctions on five Cuban state entities tied to revenue generation, including GAESA-linked firms and logistics, adding pressure on Cuba’s industrial and financial operations. Labor & Economic Reform: President Miguel Díaz-Canel used the CTC congress to push five priorities—defense, the economic “battle” tied to 176 transformations, political mobilization, and social-media defense—framing reforms as worker-led. Food Aid Diplomacy: Cuba celebrated UN World Food Programme approval to continue cooperation through 2030 despite US attempts to block it. Community Resilience: Guantánamo received special recognition for food production, healthcare stability, and education efforts amid the broader crisis. Public Reaction: Cubans mocked the premiere of the telenovela “Entre aguas” as blackouts make TV access impossible.
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