AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCuban Tourism Collapse: Cuba’s hotel sector is in freefall, with 73% of facilities closed and seven major international chains reportedly gone, leaving about 25,000 workers “available” as the government points to U.S. pressure and sanctions. Energy & Public Services Crisis: Havana’s digital push is colliding with reality—Díaz-Canel touts online procedures while outages, slow internet, and telecom breakdowns keep many services out of reach; meanwhile, comedians and residents keep spotlighting the lived toll of hours without power and weeks without water. Economic Reforms Under Pressure: Cuba is moving to loosen controls on domestic trade, letting private firms trade directly with foreign businesses and expand real-estate and hiring flexibility, framed as a lasting shift rather than “window dressing.” Governance & Social Tensions: Plaza de la Revolución launches “I Am the Teacher” to plug staffing gaps as blackouts disrupt classrooms; Camagüey residents also question official crime figures and complain enforcement is uneven. International & Security Claims: Havana denies U.S. accusations about Chinese intelligence facilities, while U.S. deportation policy expands with “third country” removals that include Cubans. Human Stories: A Cuban doctor’s weekend coverage sparks a petition from Mexican rural communities; and an Italian former deputy remains hospitalized in Cuba, delaying repatriation.
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