AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Dispute: U.S. authorities seized 90 biodiesel shipments worth $2.8 million bound for Cuba, saying they were illegally exported. Havana denounced the seizure and accused Washington of pressuring countries and companies that supply the island. Food and Economy: As state ration shops fade, neighborhood markets sell staples at near-market prices: a pound of black beans costs 950 pesos, more than a tenth of the average monthly state wage. Public Health: Cuba has recorded more than 11,000 dengue cases this year—over nine times the expected average—while reports say authorities have offered little public information. Energy and Water: The fuel crunch is driving interest in solar power, while a Japanese-funded desalination unit is nearing startup in Holguín, where it is expected to improve drinking-water access. U.S.-Cuba Relations: Cuban officials say communication channels remain open, but there are no formal negotiations.
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