AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower Crisis Hits Breaking Point: Cuba’s grid suffered a major failure early Thursday, cutting electricity to eastern provinces from Guantánamo to Ciego de Ávila, while Havana endured rolling blackouts of 20+ hours as fuel reserves hit “absolutely no fuel” levels. Fuel Shortage Sparks Protests: After more than 20 hours without power, residents protested with pot-banging and fires, as the Electric Union warned of a projected 2,202 MW deficit and repeated breakdowns at key plants. U.S.-Cuba Diplomacy Moves—But Tensions Stay: Reuters reports CIA chief John Ratcliffe met Cuba’s Interior Ministry in Havana, while Cuba’s foreign minister says the U.S. has publicly formalized a $100M aid offer—Havana is “willing to hear” details, but wants it free of political strings. Pressure Campaign Escalates in Washington: Marco Rubio renewed claims Cuba’s wealth is controlled by a military-linked company, as the U.S. signals more sanctions ahead. Guantánamo Plan Questioned: A CBS News report says Trump spent about $73M to turn Guantánamo into a deportation center, yet it’s nearly empty—only six detainees held.
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