AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSanctions vs. reforms: Cuba is facing renewed Trump-era pressure while pushing ahead with its “176 structural transformations,” as U.S. moves on sanctions and military pressure collide with Havana’s internal roadmap. Food aid win: Cuba scored a major diplomatic and humanitarian boost as the UN World Food Programme approved a $116M plan for 2026–2030 despite U.S. maneuvers. Dollar yo-yo: The Cuban peso’s exchange-rate swings continued, with the dollar jumping to 700 CUP before dropping back to around 660, feeding price volatility and uncertainty for everyday buyers. Labor and private work: Cuba’s Workers’ Federation is studying a new Labor Code aimed at expanding private-sector participation and attracting investment—while insisting it won’t change the political foundations. US pressure on Cuba-linked business: A sanctions official warns the U.S. is escalating “unprecedented” pressure by targeting foreign banks and companies tied to Cuba’s military-linked economic network. Justice for victims: A renewed push to hold the Cuban regime accountable for U.S. victims highlights that time doesn’t erase trauma.
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