AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHotel Collapse & Fuel Crunch: Cuba’s PM Manuel Marrero says about 73% of hotels are closed and tourism is in “almost total paralysis,” blaming U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages; he also notes major international chains have left and around 25,000 workers are in a vulnerable situation. Private-Sector Loosening: Cuba approved reforms effective Wednesday to ease restrictions on private vendors and imports, including allowing some goods/medicines to be imported and resold, plus changes around oil extraction—aimed at easing a mounting humanitarian crisis. Power Blackouts Worsen: Cuba’s Electric Union (UNE) forecasts a record 2,380 MW shortfall during peak hours, with Havana described as “dead” during a recent nighttime tour. Water Scarcity in Matanzas: In Matanzas, residents along Vía Blanca are forced to buy water from tanker trucks as stable supply remains scarce amid outages. Transport Frustration: Cubans criticized the August 2026 national train schedule after it showed limited departures to eastern provinces and sparked complaints over ticket access and resale prices. Tourism Culture Update: Filming wrapped on the telenovela “Mujeres de café” (63 episodes), set in Mango Bonito and featuring a transgender main character. Sports Spotlight: Cuba is fighting to hold third place in the CAC Games medal table after more rowing silver and archery bronze matches.
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