AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Reform: Cuba will open oil and gas exploration and production to domestic and foreign private firms under a new law taking effect Oct. 19. It allows partnerships lasting up to 40 years while keeping state ownership of hydrocarbons. Power Crisis: U.S. solar exports to Cuba surged as households and businesses seek relief from blackouts; shipments reached $6.3 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to U.S. trade data. Food and Sanctions: President Miguel Díaz-Canel told a UN food forum that U.S. restrictions are worsening shortages by limiting access to fuel, financing and agricultural supplies. Press Freedom: Cuban cultural and media figures are calling for journalist Henry Constantín’s release, saying reporting is not a crime. Political Prisoners: Prisoners Defenders says Cuba holds 1,372 political prisoners, including 40 minors.
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