AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCuba-U.S. Tensions: Cuba’s top envoy to Washington, Lianys Torres Rivera, says new U.S. sanctions on Cuban leaders and the Raúl Castro indictment are a “pretext” to push Americans toward military action, calling the pressure a “war without bombs.” Humanitarian Alarm: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns the tightened blockade is worsening Cuba’s fuel, food, water, and medical shortages, saying “children are dying” as doctors lack essential supplies. Sanctions and Payments: ICAP and Amistur S.A. denounce U.S. Treasury sanctions as slander meant to break solidarity ties, while Cuba’s leadership also points to energy restrictions as part of a broader squeeze. Earthquake Fallout: A 6.1 quake off Cuba triggered evacuations and inspections in Florida, with residents reporting shaking and families struggling to reach relatives on the island. Migration Pressure: Brazilian authorities rescued 108 Cuban migrants from a smuggling network near the Guyana border and arrested five alleged “coyotes.” Policy Inside Cuba: Cuba’s government is drafting a major restructuring of agriculture, replacing the Ministry of Agriculture with a larger agro-food super ministry ahead of July 2026 approval. Diplomacy & Sports: Qatar’s Olympic Committee met Cuba’s ambassador to discuss sports cooperation and Olympic exchanges.
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