AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHumanitarian Aid to Cuba: The first $100 million U.S. aid batch left Miami for Havana, with food and hygiene kits for 700 families delivered through Catholic partners like Catholic Relief Services and Cáritas Cuba, with U.S. officials saying they’ll monitor to prevent diversion. U.S.-Cuba Tensions: Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez dismissed a new State Department report as “slanderous,” while Washington claims Cuba fosters left-wing extremism and runs espionage and influence networks. Diplomacy and Pressure: China rejected U.S. accusations about intelligence cooperation with Cuba, reiterating support for Cuba’s sovereignty. Tourism Hit by Sanctions: Spanish hotel chain Meliá said it will fully shut down operations in Cuba, citing legal and financial hurdles tied to U.S. sanctions. Cuban Daily Life: Cuba’s population fell to 9.43 million, with low births and high deaths driving decline, while blackouts and shortages continue to shape everyday life. Health Crisis: Ranchuelo in Villa Clara is battling hemorrhagic dengue amid reports of water shortages and blackouts. Energy and Governance: Díaz-Canel urged “the most capable people” to lead Defense Zones as Cuba faces major power shortfalls and repeated grid collapses.
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