AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Cuba Blockade Impact: Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez says the stepped-up US embargo caused record losses of $8.083B from March 2025 to Feb 2026, with knock-on damage to water, electricity and healthcare, calling it “collective punishment.” Cuba-US Relations: Cuba also reiterates there are no ongoing talks with Washington and no agenda for future negotiations, as the UN General Assembly debate on ending the blockade approaches. Health Crisis in Cuba: A US embassy health alert warns of a rise in diarrheal illness tied to deteriorating water and energy infrastructure. Daily Life Under Shortages: With fuel and electricity scarce, Cubans are sharing workarounds—charging phones, running businesses and transport with solar and improvised solutions—while tourism drops sharply. Passports and Paperwork: Reports describe long lines and delays for Cuban passports, with processing taking months and sometimes stalling when electricity fails. Human Stories: A Holguín restaurant owner provides free weekend meals to doctors on duty, highlighting small acts of support amid the crisis.
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