AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFidel Castro Centenary in Havana: Cuba opened the First International Colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” with Díaz-Canel welcoming 1,500 delegates from 63 countries, as forums and youth events run through Aug. 13. Economic Model Debate: Prime Minister Manuel Marrero told the forum Cuba’s reforms are “one hundred percent Cuban,” rejecting claims they copy China or Vietnam. Energy Crisis & Solar Push: INSMET says Tropical Storm Cristóbal poses no danger to Cuba, while the island continues expanding solar charging and renewable support amid blackouts. Vehicle Rules Update: New regulations on buying, selling, importing and transferring vehicles are now in effect, including one-time direct import options for certain electric vehicles. Food Prices & Controls: Artemisa joined price-control efforts with a 30% profit-margin cap, sparking fresh public backlash over transparency and enforcement. U.S.-Cuba Pressure via Intelligence: A report says the CIA has set up a targeted task force to monitor Cuban political elites and push for political change. U.S. Court Case: A federal jury convicted a Cuban woman of hiding a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud to obtain U.S. citizenship. Local Economy Spotlight: In Holguín, a private company says it helps retirees receive pension payments faster, including during power outages.
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