AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCuba-US Tensions at UNGA: President Trump told the UN General Assembly Cuba is an “absolutely failed state,” said “freedom will be coming,” and the Cuban delegation walked out during his remarks, while Havana’s foreign minister rejected Washington’s denial of Cuba’s sovereignty and called the blockade “genocide and collective punishment.” Human Rights in Custody: Cubalex reported 115 deaths in Cuban prisons between Feb 2024 and Jun 2026, citing negligence or denial of medical care in most cases. Energy Crunch Hits Daily Life: Multiple reports this week point to Cuba’s worsening power crisis, including another nationwide blackout and ongoing grid failures that disrupt water pumping and essential services. Currency Pressure: New reporting says the dollar and euro kept rising in Cuba, with another surge recorded at week’s end. Visa Processing Shift (Spain): Cuba-based Cubans applying for Spanish visas will start using a new external Visa Application Center from Oct 5, with a 17-euro service fee on top of consular charges. UNGA Power Politics Beyond Cuba: Trump also met Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez at UNGA, signaling a diplomatic thaw tied to energy and investment talks.
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