AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Cuba diplomacy: Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged Donald Trump to open dialogue with Cuba and warned against an invasion or missile launch, framing the Florida–Cuba strait as a “bridge” for equal talks with Rubio and Trump—sparking heavy Cuban social-media skepticism. Egg imports & prices: Cuba’s egg market is heating up as U.S. egg exports to the island surged sixfold in two months, with May sales jumping to about $3.32M for fresh eggs and $1.47M for fertilized eggs—fueling fresh pressure on household food costs. Pay & purchasing power: Cuba’s announced salary increases for doctors and teachers triggered mockery online, with critics pointing to the informal exchange rate and the claim that workers can buy eggs and oil “in the same month.” Visa costs for Cubans: The U.S. made its visa-bond program permanent, keeping Cuba on the list of countries whose B1/B2 applicants may be required to post refundable security deposits up to $20,000. Informal FX snapshot: In early Aug. 1 trading, the informal dollar held around 673 CUP and the euro around 785 CUP, while MLC was quoted near 472 CUP. Private-sector signals: Cuba continues expanding private activity, including moves tied to pharmacies and other services, as the state remains the main driver.
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