AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoUS Sanctions & Energy Shock: Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced new U.S. measures as “cruel and ruthless aggression,” targeting Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, Banco Exterior de Cuba, and energy-linked firms, while analysts warn Cuba may scramble to source banned grid parts at higher cost. Grid Crisis & Public Health: The U.S. Embassy issued a health alert over rising diarrheal illness tied to failing water and electricity infrastructure, as blackouts and fuel shortages worsen. Havana Protests Over Power: Residents in Fontanar protested prolonged outages, with police arriving quickly; Díaz-Canel also urged civil-defense shelter planning as the capital struggles to guarantee electricity even for water pumping. Food & Consumer Pressure: Reports highlight price-control crackdowns in Camagüey amid skepticism, while Havana saw looting of cooking oil shipments as prices surged after Resolution 150/2026 removed caps. Industry Safety: Cuba’s electric utility reported another lineman death during maintenance in Havana, underscoring ongoing workplace risk. Cuban Business/Trade: Cuba’s private sector reforms continue, including expanded rights for small businesses and private retail/restaurant chains.
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