AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoCuba–U.S. Dialogue: President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Cuba is willing to talk with Washington “without pressure or preconditions,” insisting any talks must respect sovereignty—amid fears of renewed fuel and power strain. Macroeconomic Reform Debate: Economist Pedro Monreal argues the regime’s 176 measures lack a macroeconomic stabilization axis, calling it partial liberalization without a clear anchor. Banking Friction: A viral account of “having money but not being able to buy food” spotlights how Cuba’s digital payments still fail in practice, with cash and connectivity problems hitting private commerce. Informal Market Watch: The informal currency market opens with the dollar steady around 664 pesos, while the euro and MLC soften. Energy Crisis in Cárdenas: A lightning strike knocks out the Smith Comas substation, disrupting power for water wells and worsening an already fragile grid. Local Infrastructure Safety: Matanzas’ historic General Lacret Morlot Bridge loses a railing section, leaving pedestrians—especially elderly residents—exposed. Crime & Smuggling Crackdown: CARICOM’s Operation Eclipse reports $54.5m seized in a Caribbean interdiction effort, targeting narcotics and contraband flows. Diplomatic Tension: Cuba’s embassy staff in Santo Domingo move belongings as nine officials face expulsion deadlines, escalating Havana–Santo Domingo strains. Poverty Snapshot: New reporting reiterates extreme poverty levels remain widespread, with 94% cited in recent analysis.
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