AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Cuba Tensions: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress Cuba is a “failed state” and a growing U.S. security threat, alleging Havana hosts Chinese and Russian intelligence activity and undermines pro-U.S. governments across Latin America. Diplomatic Fallout: Brazil’s Lula lashed out at Rubio as “anti-Latin America,” calling him Cuba’s “mortal enemy” amid rising trade strain. Tourism Pressure: Spanish hotel giant Melia says it will stop managing 15 Cuba hotels as U.S. pressure, legal risk, and Cuba’s worsening power and tourism downturn bite. GAESA Crackdown: Cuba defended GAESA, rejecting U.S. claims it hoards profits for the military, as sanctions continue to push foreign operators to exit. Havana Protests: On Raúl Castro’s 95th birthday eve, residents in multiple neighborhoods protested blackout conditions with pots and pans, while police presence reportedly escalated. Energy & Weather: Meteorologists warned Saharan dust will worsen heat and dryness as Cuba’s grid struggles with major daily outages. Raúl at 95: Russia’s Lavrov sent a congratulatory message pledging solidarity with Cuba amid “external pressure.” Also in the news: Britain discussed adopting Elon Musk’s Starshield for military operations.
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