AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBolivia Energy & Social Unrest: President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after more than six weeks of road blockades tied to fuel-subsidy cuts and soaring living costs, with shortages of food, fuel and medicines reported as protests demand wage relief and his resignation. Cuba Fuel Blockade Relief: Despite a US fuel blockade, Washington continues sending disaster aid for Hurricane Melissa victims via Caritas, highlighting how energy constraints still shape humanitarian access and electricity and water recovery on the island. Regional Power & Oil Politics: US President Trump floated a possible Cuba operation “possibly” similar to the Venezuela raid, while Washington also dismissed Cuba’s new free-market reforms as “superficial,” underscoring the tight link between energy policy, sanctions and political pressure. Oil Market Watch: India’s refiners are leaning harder on Russian crude as Middle East supply uncertainty persists, with June imports projected to hit record levels amid shifting global flows. Climate Signal: NOAA says El Niño is underway and could become “super,” raising the odds of major weather disruptions across the Americas. Food Inflation Link: “Tomatoflation” is driving US grocery pressure after Florida freezes and Mexico setbacks hit fresh tomato supply, pushing prices to record highs.
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