AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Showdown: A debate over the U.S. embargo erupted into a shouting match between U.S. envoy Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, briefly suspending the General Assembly session. The clash came as member states prepared to vote on Cuba’s resolution calling for an end to the embargo; several governments condemned the restrictions, while Washington urged countries to reject the measure. Deepening Strain: Cuba’s power system remains under severe pressure: a fault cut Pinar del Río off from the national grid, while officials forecast a nationwide generation shortfall of nearly 2,000 megawatts. The Isla de la Juventud ferry is also out of service after an engine failure, with foreign specialists expected to assess the damage. Healthcare and Industry: Cuba’s ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda says infant mortality has more than doubled in two years amid shortages. In Las Tunas, the country’s only surgical-glove factory has not produced gloves since 2017, citing unavailable imported materials.
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