AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s leadership: Washington added Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and other relatives and allies to its sanctions list, with Havana calling it an escalation meant to reinforce the blockade and set up further aggression. China pushes back: Beijing condemned the move as “invented” pretexts and urged the U.S. to stop coercion, warning it could backfire. Visa/Mastercard squeeze hits Cuba: Reports say Cuba’s central bank moved up the changeover so Visa and Mastercard can no longer be used in Cuba starting Saturday, tightening financial access. Tourism takes another hit: Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations have suspended all Cuba operations indefinitely, citing Cuba’s worsening fuel shortage; travelers face rebooking or refunds. On-the-ground pressure: A protest in Marianao’s Zamora area used pots-and-pans and street gatherings amid darkness and power problems, showing how quickly daily life is being pulled into politics. Hotel contract fallout: Spanish hotel operators face potential legal action in Cuba after withdrawing management, as sanctions and contract disputes collide.
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