AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPower Crisis in Cuba: Cuba’s national grid collapsed again, marking the sixth total blackout of 2026, with the U.S. Embassy warning travelers about outages and communication disruptions; the National Electric Union later said the system was restored in stages, reconnecting provinces including Santiago de Cuba by 11:35 a.m., while Cuba’s foreign minister blamed the U.S. blockade for fuel, parts, expert access, and financing limits. Cash-Heavy Banking Rules in Mariel: A government-linked report says businesses in the Mariel Special Development Zone still dodge banking-payment requirements, keeping transactions in cash and large bills despite limits set in 2023. Vehicle Market Overhaul: New decrees update who can buy, sell, import, and transfer cars, plus new taxes in foreign currency—35% for luxury cars and 5% for fully electric vehicles—along with rules for tourism vehicle usage before domestic sale. Cuba-Vietnam Food Deal: Vietnam handed over the first shipment of Cuba-grown rice from a joint project, totaling 470+ tonnes, as Cuba’s agriculture deputy backed continued expansion. Sports—CAC Games: Cuba won multiple highlights in Santo Domingo, including Anisleidis Ochoa’s 5,000m gold and Leyanis Pérez’s triple jump gold, while Cuba also moved up after a Dominican relay disqualification.
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