AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCuba Power Crisis: Cuba’s national electric grid suffered a total disconnection on Monday, July 6, leaving about 10 million people without power as crews investigate causes; the outage follows a severe fuel crunch and comes amid reports the grid can cover only a fraction of demand. US-Cuba Medical Pressure: Italy’s Calabria is pushing back against U.S. demands to end Cuba’s doctors program, arguing hospitals depend on the staff; one doctor says up to half of salaries are routed as a “voluntary contribution” to the Cuban state. Visa Waiver Update: The U.S. updated its Visa Waiver Program rules, with Cuba now excluded for travelers who visited Cuba on/after Jan. 12, 2021 (with limited diplomatic/military exceptions), affecting tourism planning. Tourism Hit From Payments: Cuba suspended Mastercard and Visa after a U.S. executive order, disrupting international card payments and rattling tourism as visitors avoid local payment systems. Diplomacy Angle: Raul Castro’s grandson says he’s willing to talk directly with Trump, even as the revolution’s principles remain non-negotiable.
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