AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCuba Reform Push: President Díaz-Canel announced sweeping economic reforms aimed at liberalizing the embargo-hit economy, decentralizing decision-making, and attracting foreign investment—coming as shortages and sanctions keep squeezing daily life. Fuel & Blackouts: A new report highlights how the U.S. energy blockade and fuel restrictions are worsening blackouts, hitting hospitals and basic services; one doctor warns people are dying because ambulances can’t run. Tourism Strain: Cuba’s tourism remains fragile, with reports that May arrivals were extremely low and that hotel closures and flight limits are keeping visitors away. Money Transfers Disrupted: Envioscuba.com, a key U.S.-to-Cuba delivery platform used by families, stopped taking new orders under intensifying U.S. pressure; previously approved shipments will still be delivered. Aftershock Update: A week after a 6.1 quake, a 4.9 aftershock struck western Cuba, with tremors felt as far as Florida. Hotel Manzana Closed: Havana’s Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski is reportedly not accepting reservations until at least August 1, adding uncertainty for travelers.
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