AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCuba’s informal FX: The dollar held steady in the informal market at 663 CUP, while the euro slipped to 757 CUP, continuing a mild euro-down trend. Cimex retail in hard currency: Cimex’s Matanzas paint shop (La Casa del Pintor/“El Fuego”) is selling Cuban-made paint priced in USD or bank transfer, with buckets reportedly running $20–$50—another sign of how everyday goods are being priced around foreign currency. Energy & daily strain: Reports keep pointing to shortages and service disruptions, including telebanking outages tied to UNE electricity cuts, and the broader squeeze on household purchasing power. Cuba migration risk: At least 19 Cubans, including 7 minors, remain missing a week after leaving Pinar del Río; authorities say the search is ongoing. US policy spillover: New US “public charge” guidance for green card applicants takes effect Sept. 18, expanding scrutiny of means-tested benefits—an issue for families with cross-border plans. International pressure narrative: Multiple pieces reiterate Cuba’s stance on the US blockade and international solidarity messaging.
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