AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCuba–U.S. Fuel War: Cuba’s finance ministry says fuel prices in foreign currency will be updated starting May 15, blaming Trump’s January 29 and May 1 orders for a drastic supply drop. Tourism Collapse: The island’s tourism keeps sliding, with March leisure arrivals far below last year as airlines pull back and workers face layoffs. Rubio vs Reality: Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any “oil blockade” even as Trump has publicly bragged Cuba has “no oil” under the embargo—while Cuba’s shortages deepen. Diplomatic Pressure: Cuba’s foreign minister rejects claims of a $100 million U.S. humanitarian offer as a “lie,” and warns the blockade should be lifted instead. Local Hardship: Havana residents report blackout protests with pots and bonfires, underscoring how the energy crunch is hitting daily life. Guantánamo Detention: A new report says Guantánamo’s immigration-detention plan is mostly empty, despite the political push to use the base.
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