AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Cuba Tensions: President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba is willing to talk with the United States “without pressure,” after Trump-era threats tied to oil and sanctions. Energy Crisis: Antonio Guiteras’ claim it’s back online drew biting skepticism online, while Santiago de Cuba reported stolen transformer dielectric oil—another hit to an already fragile grid. Daily Life Under Strain: Cubans shared shock at an empty Havana bus terminal blamed on fuel shortages, and a demographer warned the population could fall to about 5.6 million if current trends continue. Economy & Prices: The informal market closed with the dollar steady at 664 CUP and the euro at 760 CUP, as Cubans keep navigating scarcity. Politics & Society: A Cuban jurist urged “political equality” and warned that “political poverty” drives economic misery; meanwhile an officialist lawmaker’s post about the public “gasping” sparked backlash. Human Stories: A woman visiting Cuba for her daughter’s birthday was overwhelmed by neighbors’ gifts despite hardship. Internationalism & Culture: Cuba’s Fidel centenary coverage continues, including solidarity messages and cultural tributes.
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