AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCuba’s biggest economic shift: Cuba’s National Assembly approved a sweeping package of 176 measures (23 “axes”) to revive the economy under U.S. pressure, including more private enterprise, new rules for foreign investment and banking, decentralizing power to municipalities, and replacing broad ration subsidies with targeted aid. U.S. fuel blockade dispute: Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez hit back at Marco Rubio, calling his denial of a “total fuel blockade” a lie, and warning the U.S. “economic suffocation plan” targets fuel logistics, thermoelectric parts/technology, and even ESTA access for visitors. Tourism angle: With reforms explicitly aiming to open banking, trade, and tourism to more private and foreign capital, the changes are likely to ripple into how travelers book stays and services. Luxury travel tie-in: Separately, Orient Express launched its ultra-luxury sailing yacht Orient Express Corinthian—an upscale travel story that underscores how high-end tourism continues to market the Caribbean region. Culture & dining: A Cuban chef in Florida says his restaurant Emelina became the first Cuban spot worldwide to earn a Michelin star.
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