AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCuba Power Crisis: Cuba’s national grid suffered a total disconnection on July 6, leaving about 10 million people without electricity as fuel shortages and a U.S. fuel blockade continue to bite; service is only partially restored and blackouts can last up to 22 hours. Tourism Under Strain: With hotels partly empty and airlines cutting routes, Cuba’s tourism numbers keep sliding, and Havana is now pushing a “joint circuit” with Mexico’s Mundo Maya to stitch together Havana/Varadero with southeastern Mexico heritage sites. New Route Deal: Three Cuban tour operators signed an agreement to sell a multi-destination package starting in August, with flights from Cancún to La Habana and a tie-in to Varadero’s late-July festival. Safety & Travel Risks: A paragliding tragedy on Isla de la Juventud was linked to sudden wind changes, after an investigation found irregularities that raised risk. Diplomatic Tension: Cuba’s UN envoy called the U.S. ambassador “Pinocchio,” accusing Washington of an “energy embargo” and restricting travel and trade with private entrepreneurs. Local Economy Watch: In South Florida, Hispanic supermarkets are expanding fast, turning into community hubs for Cuban food, coffee, remittances, and shipping.
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