AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrivate Sector vs. U.S. Signals: Cuban entrepreneur Aldo Alvarez says Washington’s messaging on mipymes is contradictory—fuel import carve-outs help businesses keep operating, yet the U.S. appears to downplay the private sector’s role. Financial Crime Compliance: A push for an “offensively defensive” approach to sanctions and illicit finance highlights how fast-changing geopolitics is forcing banks to act earlier, not after regulators react. Diplomacy Stalls: Reuters reports Cuba and the U.S. keep “channels of communication” but no formal negotiations—Havana says it’s preparing for possible military action as Trump pressure mounts. Currency Watch: In Cuba’s informal market, the dollar and euro fell at Monday’s close while the MLC jumped, adding to uncertainty for households and small traders. Trade/Imports Rules: Cuba’s customs tightened limits for travelers’ commercial imports and shipments, including dollar-based tariffs for certain goods. Energy Strain at Home: Matanzas’ Máximo Gómez primary school has been without electricity for over 23 days after transformer problems, disrupting classes. Humanitarian Solidarity: Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association marks the Flight 455 anniversary and calls for medication donations as the blockade remains a central economic pressure point.
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