AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTravel Advisory: The Bahamas’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a Cuba travel warning, citing ongoing problems tied to a US oil blockade—power instability, food shortages, transport disruptions, and healthcare strain. Tourism Shock: As US sanctions tighten, Canadian carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet) and Sunwing suspend Cuba service indefinitely, leaving travelers scrambling. Payments Freeze: Visa and Mastercard are set to stop in Cuba from June 6 after a foreign bank cut ties with FINCIMEX, dealing another blow to hotels, gas stations, and everyday spending. Fuel Crisis on the Road: Cuba’s “almendrones” are increasingly idle as fuel shortages worsen; drivers wait months via a reservation app, turning even beach trips into a gamble. Local Transport Pressure: Matanzas warns state drivers they’ll lose operating licenses if they refuse passenger pickups—an attempt to ease long waits amid the broader mobility collapse. Tech for Tourism: Cuba’s Camagüey launches a software development group aimed at solutions including “smart tourism,” even as electricity deficits remain severe.
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