AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPower Crisis Hits Again: Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed late Sunday, triggering another nationwide blackout after multiple failures in July; the state utility (UNE) gave no details, but the outages are tied to fuel shortages from the US oil blockade and halted imports, leaving households scrambling to cook, cool, and use basic services. Western Grid Breakdown: Earlier, a partial collapse split the national system in the west, cutting power to Havana and nearby provinces, with restoration reported in the early hours—yet residents say outages can last 30+ hours. Tourism Under Strain: Canada updated its “avoid non-essential travel” advisory for Cuba, citing near “total paralysis” in tourism plus increased risk of opportunistic crime and limited emergency response during blackouts. Food System “Broken Chain”: A new analysis warns Cuba’s food crisis is no longer just empty shelves—it’s the whole logistics chain (transport, preservation, delivery) failing, with nearly all households reporting access problems and price hikes. US Visa Bonds: The US made a $10,000–$20,000 refundable visa bond requirement permanent for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Cuba, raising costs and adding friction for travelers.
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