AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoCuba Power Crisis for Travelers: Cuba’s grid collapsed again, marking the sixth nationwide blackout of 2026, and the U.S. Embassy in Havana urged Americans to prepare for long disruptions, including possible cellphone/internet outages. US-Cuba Blame Game: Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said the outages are tied to the U.S. embargo, citing fuel import limits and blocked access to parts and financing. Vehicle Rules Update: Cuba published new regulations for tourism vehicle use and a broader framework for buying, selling, importing, assembling, and transferring vehicles, including transactions in convertible currencies. New Vehicle Taxes: A new tax scale sets 35% for luxury cars and 5% for fully electric vehicles sold in dollars, with lower rates for vehicles assembled in Cuba. Tourism Context: Despite the instability, Cuba’s tourism minister reported 7.7M visitors in Jan–July 2026, driven by air and cruise growth. Local Business Push: Holguín strengthened alliances for eastern Cuba’s development, including science-and-innovation partnerships tied to tourism and regional projects.
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