AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTransport Crisis: Drastic restrictions on Cuba’s cross-country travel kick in June 18, with trains running as rarely as every 16 days and buses limited to just 1–3 times a week, using a priority system for the sick, funerals, and emergencies. Tourism Pressure: Cuba’s tourism keeps sliding as U.S. sanctions tighten—foreign arrivals fell 58.4% in the first five months of 2026, and airlines/hotels keep pulling back. Air Route Cuts: Cayman Airways will suspend Grand Cayman–Havana flights from June 26, while Iberia has paused Madrid–Havana service for the summer season, citing fuel shortages and reduced demand. Policy Shake-Up: Cuba’s Communist Party and National Assembly convene extraordinary sessions as President Díaz-Canel pushes economic reforms aimed at attracting investment and expanding private activity, including in tourism. Local Reality Check: Havana’s historic housing stock is still failing—families remain trapped in unsafe, temporary living conditions after collapses, underscoring how the economic crunch hits travelers and residents alike.
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