AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMigration Rules: Three new laws took effect Nov. 1, ending the 24-month limit on time abroad and defining effective residence as 180 days in Cuba per year; the rules also explicitly protect Cubans’ assets overseas. Visa Disruption: Cuba’s online visa portal remains offline after a promised Nov. 2 reopening, with no new timeline as authorities shift to a new system. Viñales Recognition: UNESCO’s geoparks council recommended Viñales for its Global Geoparks Network; final approval is pending, but it could become the first geopark in Cuba and the Caribbean. Government Reshuffle: A new law sets the central administration at 20 ministries, including a ministry for environment, habitat and water resources. Embargo Vote: The UN vote to end the U.S. embargo passed 130–17, with 25 abstentions—down from 165–7 last year—as Caribbean governments split over the measure. Rights and Hardship: Prosecutors are seeking up to five years in prison for people accused of taking part in a 2025 Bayamo protest, while reports from across the island describe worsening shortages and strained services.
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