AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDissident Release in Miami: Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara landed at Miami International after nearly five years in custody, greeted by supporters singing the anthem and marking “Libertad” with an “L” hand sign; he said the dictatorship and Castro dynasty must end, while U.S. officials framed the case as part of broader pressure on Havana. Cuba’s Cash Crunch Response: Central Bank of Cuba rolled out payment system reform today, removing the 5,000 CUP cash cap and shifting toward negotiated flexibility between clients and banks, aiming to ease liquidity shortages and protect pensions amid ongoing instability. Power Outage Summer Reality: A new report captures how Cubans are coping with extended blackouts—walking to beaches, running TVs off portable batteries for the World Cup, and squeezing family outings into rare windows of electricity. Tourism & Travel Policy Lists: Vietnam published its 2026 visa-free framework including Cuba; Vanuatu released its 23-country visa-exempt list for 2026 with Cuba included; Oman and Pakistan also updated visa-free entry lists with specific passport/eligibility conditions. Local Life & Safety: A Sancti Spíritus story ends well after a backpack full of money is returned to its owner, while another Havana case alleges brutal police beating at a Guanabo unit—sparking fresh questions about public safety.
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