AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.–Cuba Tensions: Washington expanded sanctions targeting Cuba-linked oil shipping, military suppliers in China and figures tied to the government’s financial network. Beijing condemned the measures as unlawful and vowed to protect its companies. Daily Hardship: Rice prices have pushed some Cuban families to replace the staple with cassava; rice reportedly costs up to 450 pesos a pound in some areas. The informal-market dollar climbed to 935 pesos, while the euro held at 1,000. Repression: Independent journalist Yoani Sánchez was detained for nine hours and accused of threatening the constitutional order, amid reports of police summonses targeting activists and journalists. Strained Services: Residents in parts of Santa Clara face water disruptions after a vehicle damaged a major pipeline, while Cubans continue to report severe power and telecommunications problems.
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