AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCuba–US Tensions Spike: Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel warned a U.S. assault would mean “a bloodbath,” as Havana pushes back after Axios reported Cuba has acquired 300+ drones and discussed striking U.S. targets including Guantánamo and Key West. Diplomacy Under Pressure: The drone claims followed a rare CIA visit to Havana by John Ratcliffe, amid U.S. moves to indict former leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown. Sanctions Tighten: Trump’s May 1 sanctions package is being framed as a hardline test for Washington’s broader foreign-policy stance, targeting Cuba-linked security and other sectors. Travel/On-the-Ground Signals: South Korea raised its travel alert for Cuba to a special advisory, citing worsening electricity shortages and knock-on effects for water, telecoms, transport, and healthcare. Tourism Glimmer: Despite the crisis, Varadero’s airport is advancing a solar project aimed at covering its electricity demand.
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