AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Cuba Tensions & Security: The Pentagon is reportedly reviewing possible military options involving Cuba, including a potential 101st Airborne air-assault scenario, as Washington ramps up pressure amid Havana’s ties with Russia, China, and Iran. Tourism & Sanctions: The U.S. has tightened sanctions targeting Cuba’s tourism sector, including the Ministry of Tourism and related state entities, adding fresh pressure on travel-linked businesses. Religious Freedom Crackdown: A new report says restrictions on religious life in Cuba have become the “new normal” since 11J, documenting hundreds of violations and ongoing harassment of faith groups. Local Travel Update: Playa Siboney in Santiago de Cuba has reopened after authorities ruled out shark danger following a closure after a shark sighting. Currency for Travelers: Cuba’s informal exchange market shows the peso weakening despite “calm” headline rates, with the dollar holding around 660 CUP while the peso has depreciated sharply since June. Safety Abroad (Cuba-bound travelers): Miami Airport says a lithium battery fire in luggage bound for Cuba caused a small fire but no injuries or flight cancellations.
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