AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Sanctions Escalate on GAESA: Cuba says the Trump administration is escalating aggression by targeting GAESA, the Armed Forces-linked business group, with new secondary sanctions aimed at isolating the island. Air Travel Hit: Iberia is suspending direct Madrid–Havana flights from June 1 to Oct. 24, citing Cuba’s fuel and logistics strain and a sharp demand drop—another blow to tourism. Currency Watch: In Cuba’s informal market, the dollar hit a new record at 595 CUP while the euro slipped to 635 CUP. Consular Delays for Migrants: Cubans in Spain report obstacles getting legalized criminal records from Havana’s Spanish consulate, with long backlogs and reports of paid appointments. GAESA Fallout in Hotels: Iberostar is ending management ties with Gaviota hotels tied to GAESA, keeping only properties linked to other tourism groups. Tourism & Culture Spotlight: Emelina in West Palm Beach earned a Michelin star, putting Cuban cuisine on a global fine-dining stage. Varadero Backlash: Influencer Sandro Castro’s “start of summer” post in Varadero sparked criticism over luxury amid Cuba’s wider crisis.
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