AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Cuba Policy Shift: Bloomberg reports the Trump administration is moving away from a military option and toward tighter sanctions aimed at cutting Cuba’s revenue streams and pressuring the Castro-linked power structure. Cuban Economy Under Strain: AP marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as Cuba commemorates amid an intensifying squeeze, including prolonged power cuts tied to a US fuel blockade and broader sanctions. On-the-Ground Impact: AFP describes Cubans sleeping on rooftops and public spaces as blackouts worsen, with Havana’s Malecon no longer a tourist promenade. Travel & Entry Risks: A Tampa man pleaded guilty to alien smuggling and ESTA/visa-waiver fraud targeting Cubans, highlighting how travel rules are being exploited. Sports & Tourism Angle: Sporting Lisbon signed Cuban beach volleyball stars Noslen Díaz and Jorge Alayo, after unpaid earnings issues in Cuba. Regional Context: CARICOM IMPACS seized about US$54.5m in contraband in a Caribbean maritime operation, underscoring security pressures affecting travel corridors.
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