AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Human Rights: The UN General Assembly renewed Volker Turk’s mandate as high commissioner for human rights for four years, despite U.S., Russia and Israel opposition. Cuba–U.S. Sanctions: Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned new U.S. restrictions as “collective punishment,” saying they target access to health care and humanitarian support. Health Under Pressure: The regime’s response to the latest sanctions has been led by Rodríguez, who says Cuba is being punished for providing “humane and compassionate” medical services. Cuban Lawmaking: Cuba’s National Assembly held a virtual session analyzing draft laws on the Labor Code, land, housing, and identity systems. Humanitarian Aid: Caritas began distributing the first U.S. aid shipment in Cuba, with food and hygiene kits sent to vulnerable families near Havana. Economy at the Ground Level: Cuba is still hit by shortages tied to power failures and a broken cold chain, with reports of empty refrigerated shelves and disrupted supplies. Food Imports: The Dominican Republic resumed egg exports to Cuba, aiming to deliver over 13 million eggs a month. Sports & Defection: A Cuban field hockey goalkeeper left the delegation in Santo Domingo before the opening ceremony, the first known defection from the team.
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