AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoMissing at Sea: 19 Cubans, including 7 minors, remain unaccounted for a week after leaving Pinar del Río on Aug. 11; Mexico’s Navy search-and-rescue units say the boat hasn’t been located yet. Travel Reality Check (Cuba): A Mexican visitor praised Cuba “every minute” despite power outages, mosquitoes, and shortages—while another viral clip shows car rentals arriving with zero fuel, highlighting the island’s fuel crunch. Tourism & Lodging: A Cuban TikTok review of Hotel Los Pétalos Varadero (former Meliá) is notably positive on condition and amenities, contrasting with common complaints. Eastern Cuba Business: Holguín launched the 3.H Hub Honor Holguinero platform to attract trade, exports, and tech investment, including mining, tourism, renewables, and port-linked logistics. Infrastructure Security: Minint says police stopped attempted theft of aluminum tubes from the Matanzas viaduct, a key link to Varadero. Safety Abroad (Cuba-linked): A Cuban man was arrested in Cancun for alleged drug dealing and robberies in the hotel zone. Diaspora Culture: Miami’s Calle Ocho bar Hoy Como Ayer is running salsa classes with Cuban bites and drinks. Call Costs: Nepal’s Ncell added a 60-second pulse rate for international outgoing calls to 198 countries, including the U.S. and Canada.
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